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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.22, 444.63 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.22, 444.63 and 182.36 is: 251.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.22 : 444.63 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.22/444.63 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.22x = 444.63 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.22x = 81,080.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,080.50/322.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.63

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