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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.23, 483.12 and 175.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.23, 483.12 and 175.98 is: 263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.23 : 483.12 = 175.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.23/483.12 = 175.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.23x = 483.12 × 175.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.23x = 85,019.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,019.46/322.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.85

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