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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.76, 484.24 and 178.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.76, 484.24 and 178.40 is: 267.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.76 : 484.24 = 178.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.76/484.24 = 178.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.76x = 484.24 × 178.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.76x = 86,388.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,388.42/322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 267.66

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