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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.14, 444.54 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.14, 444.54 and 182.22 is: 251.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.14 : 444.54 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.14/444.54 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.14x = 444.54 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.14x = 81,004.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,004.08/322.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.46

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