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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.19, 444.61 and 182.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.19, 444.61 and 182.31 is: 251.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.19 : 444.61 = 182.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.19/444.61 = 182.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.19x = 444.61 × 182.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.19x = 81,055.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,055.94/322.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.58

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