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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.26, 441.96 and 182.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.26, 441.96 and 182.26 is: 251.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.26 : 441.96 = 182.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.26/441.96 = 182.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.26x = 441.96 × 182.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.26x = 80,551.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,551.63/320.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.52

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