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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.35, 483.30 and 175.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.35, 483.30 and 175.99 is: 263.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.35 : 483.30 = 175.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.35/483.30 = 175.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.35x = 483.30 × 175.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.35x = 85,054.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,054.37/322.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.85

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