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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.63, 442.47 and 182.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.63, 442.47 and 182.63 is: 252.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.63 : 442.47 = 182.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.63/442.47 = 182.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.63x = 442.47 × 182.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.63x = 80,808.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,808.30/320.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.03

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