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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.75, 483.31 and 176.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.75, 483.31 and 176.05 is: 263.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.75 : 483.31 = 176.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.75/483.31 = 176.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.75x = 483.31 × 176.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.75x = 85,086.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,086.73/322.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 263.63

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