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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.63, 483.48 and 176.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.63, 483.48 and 176.26 is: 264.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.63 : 483.48 = 176.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.63/483.48 = 176.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.63x = 483.48 × 176.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.63x = 85,218.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,218.18/322.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.14

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