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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.52, 442.28 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.52, 442.28 and 182.52 is: 251.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.52 : 442.28 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.52/442.28 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.52x = 442.28 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.52x = 80,724.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,724.95/320.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.86

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