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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 320.89, 442.81 and 181.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 320.89, 442.81 and 181.02 is: 249.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    320.89 : 442.81 = 181.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    320.89/442.81 = 181.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    320.89x = 442.81 × 181.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    320.89x = 80,157.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,157.47/320.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 249.80

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