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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.64, 481.23 and 176.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.64, 481.23 and 176.46 is: 264.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.64 : 481.23 = 176.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.64/481.23 = 176.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.64x = 481.23 × 176.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.64x = 84,917.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,917.85/320.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.84

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