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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.56, 442.26 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.56, 442.26 and 182.56 is: 251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.56 : 442.26 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.56/442.26 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.56x = 442.26 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.56x = 80,738.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,738.99/320.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.87

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