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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.25, 444.74 and 184.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.25, 444.74 and 184.25 is: 254.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.25 : 444.74 = 184.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.25/444.74 = 184.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.25x = 444.74 × 184.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.25x = 81,942.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,942.42/322.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.28

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