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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.46, 485.26 and 178.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.46, 485.26 and 178.88 is: 268.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.46 : 485.26 = 178.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.46/485.26 = 178.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.46x = 485.26 × 178.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.46x = 86,800.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,800.44/323.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.35

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