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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.89, 444.21 and 182.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.89, 444.21 and 182.01 is: 251.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.89 : 444.21 = 182.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.89/444.21 = 182.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.89x = 444.21 × 182.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.89x = 80,847.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,847.99/321.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.17

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