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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.04, 444.38 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.04, 444.38 and 182.16 is: 251.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.04 : 444.38 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.04/444.38 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.04x = 444.38 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.04x = 80,947.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,947.35/322.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.36

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