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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.02, 444.38 and 182.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.02, 444.38 and 182.15 is: 251.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.02 : 444.38 = 182.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.02/444.38 = 182.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.02x = 444.38 × 182.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.02x = 80,940.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,940.68/322.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.35

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