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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.38, 479.31 and 176.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.38, 479.31 and 176.20 is: 263.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.38 : 479.31 = 176.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.38/479.31 = 176.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.38x = 479.31 × 176.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.38x = 84,454.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,454.42/320.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.61

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