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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.50, 442.30 and 182.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.50, 442.30 and 182.50 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.50 : 442.30 = 182.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.50/442.30 = 182.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.50x = 442.30 × 182.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.50x = 80,719.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,719.75/320.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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