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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.20, 444.67 and 182.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.20, 444.67 and 182.34 is: 251.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.20 : 444.67 = 182.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.20/444.67 = 182.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.20x = 444.67 × 182.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.20x = 81,080.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,080.67/322.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.65

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