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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.41, 483.11 and 176.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.41, 483.11 and 176.07 is: 263.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.41 : 483.11 = 176.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.41/483.11 = 176.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.41x = 483.11 × 176.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.41x = 85,063.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,063.76/322.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.84

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