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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.07, 441.69 and 182.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.07, 441.69 and 182.07 is: 251.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.07 : 441.69 = 182.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.07/441.69 = 182.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.07x = 441.69 × 182.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.07x = 80,415.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,415.83/320.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.25

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