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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.08, 444.44 and 182.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.08, 444.44 and 182.18 is: 251.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.08 : 444.44 = 182.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.08/444.44 = 182.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.08x = 444.44 × 182.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.08x = 80,968.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,968.08/322.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.39

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