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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320, 441.60 and 182.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320, 441.60 and 182.08 is: 251.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320 : 441.60 = 182.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320/441.60 = 182.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320x = 441.60 × 182.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320x = 80,406.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,406.53/320
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.27

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