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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.48, 482.13 and 175.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.48, 482.13 and 175.14 is: 262.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.48 : 482.13 = 175.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.48/482.13 = 175.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.48x = 482.13 × 175.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.48x = 84,440.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 84,440.25/321.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 262.66

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