Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321, 442.98 and 183
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 321, 442.98 and 183 is: 252.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
321 : 442.98 = 183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
321/442.98 = 183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
321x = 442.98 × 183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
321x = 81,065.34 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 81,065.34/321 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 252.54
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