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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

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321 : 442.98 = 183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321/442.98 = 183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321x = 442.98 × 183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321x = 81,065.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,065.34/321
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.54

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