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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 444.61 and 182.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 444.61 and 182.36 is: 251.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 444.61 = 182.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/444.61 = 182.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 444.61 × 182.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 81,078.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,078.62/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.60

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