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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.68, 484.20 and 178.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.68, 484.20 and 178.32 is: 267.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.68 : 484.20 = 178.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.68/484.20 = 178.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.68x = 484.20 × 178.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.68x = 86,342.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,342.54/322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.58

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