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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 321.96, 444.33 and 182.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 321.96, 444.33 and 182.09 is: 251.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    321.96 : 444.33 = 182.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    321.96/444.33 = 182.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    321.96x = 444.33 × 182.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    321.96x = 80,908.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,908.05/321.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.30

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