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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.08, 482.64 and 177.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.08, 482.64 and 177.84 is: 266.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.08 : 482.64 = 177.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.08/482.64 = 177.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.08x = 482.64 × 177.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.08x = 85,832.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,832.70/322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 266.49

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