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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.80, 484.80 and 178.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.80, 484.80 and 178.64 is: 268.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.80 : 484.80 = 178.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.80/484.80 = 178.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.80x = 484.80 × 178.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.80x = 86,604.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,604.67/322.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.29

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