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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.86, 481.08 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.86, 481.08 and 176.38 is: 264.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.86 : 481.08 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.86/481.08 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.86x = 481.08 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.86x = 84,852.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,852.89/320.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.45

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