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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.76, 442.64 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.76, 442.64 and 182.76 is: 252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.76 : 442.64 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.76/442.64 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.76x = 442.64 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.76x = 80,896.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,896.89/320.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.20

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