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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.13, 444.55 and 182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.13, 444.55 and 182.27 is: 251.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.13 : 444.55 = 182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.13/444.55 = 182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.13x = 444.55 × 182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.13x = 81,027.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,027.43/322.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.54

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