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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.94, 444.34 and 182.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.94, 444.34 and 182.06 is: 251.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.94 : 444.34 = 182.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.94/444.34 = 182.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.94x = 444.34 × 182.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.94x = 80,897.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,897.65/321.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.28

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