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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.89, 444.23 and 182.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.89, 444.23 and 182.03 is: 251.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.89 : 444.23 = 182.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.89/444.23 = 182.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.89x = 444.23 × 182.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.89x = 80,863.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,863.19/321.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.21

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