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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.04, 482.22 and 177.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.04, 482.22 and 177.56 is: 265.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.04 : 482.22 = 177.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.04/482.22 = 177.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.04x = 482.22 × 177.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.04x = 85,622.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,622.98/322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 265.88

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