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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.89, 484.14 and 176.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.89, 484.14 and 176.38 is: 264.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.89 : 484.14 = 176.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.89/484.14 = 176.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.89x = 484.14 × 176.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.89x = 85,392.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 85,392.61/322.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 264.46

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