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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.17, 444.58 and 182.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.17, 444.58 and 182.30 is: 251.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.17 : 444.58 = 182.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.17/444.58 = 182.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.17x = 444.58 × 182.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.17x = 81,046.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,046.93/322.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.57

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