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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 287.32, 396.46 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 287.32, 396.46 and 182.22 is: 251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    287.32 : 396.46 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    287.32/396.46 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    287.32x = 396.46 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    287.32x = 72,243.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 72,243.40/287.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.44

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