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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.09, 444.45 and 182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.09, 444.45 and 182.23 is: 251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.09 : 444.45 = 182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.09/444.45 = 182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.09x = 444.45 × 182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.09x = 80,992.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 80,992.12/322.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.46

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