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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.07, 444.45 and 182.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.07, 444.45 and 182.16 is: 251.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.07 : 444.45 = 182.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.07/444.45 = 182.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.07x = 444.45 × 182.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.07x = 80,961.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,961.01/322.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.38

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