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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.48, 483.92 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.48, 483.92 and 178.32 is: 267.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.48 : 483.92 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.48/483.92 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.48x = 483.92 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.48x = 86,292.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,292.61/322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.59

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