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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322, 444.42 and 184

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322, 444.42 and 184 is: 253.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322 : 444.42 = 184 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322/444.42 = 184/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322x = 444.42 × 184
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322x = 81,773.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,773.28/322
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.95

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