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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 480.60 and 176.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 480.60 and 176.25 is: 263.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 480.60 = 176.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/480.60 = 176.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 480.60 × 176.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 84,705.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,705.75/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.98

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