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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.37, 483.54 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.37, 483.54 and 176.26 is: 264.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.37 : 483.54 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.37/483.54 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.37x = 483.54 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.37x = 85,227.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,227.55/322.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.38

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