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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.76, 485.72 and 179.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.76, 485.72 and 179.28 is: 268.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.76 : 485.72 = 179.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.76/485.72 = 179.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.76x = 485.72 × 179.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.76x = 87,079.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,079.88/323.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 268.96

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