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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.28, 482.99 and 176.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.28, 482.99 and 176.09 is: 263.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.28 : 482.99 = 176.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.28/482.99 = 176.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.28x = 482.99 × 176.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.28x = 85,050.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,050.04/322.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.91

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