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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.88, 442.84 and 181.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.88, 442.84 and 181.01 is: 249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.88 : 442.84 = 181.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.88/442.84 = 181.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.88x = 442.84 × 181.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.88x = 80,155.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,155.80/320.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.80

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