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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.26, 444.71 and 182.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.26, 444.71 and 182.40 is: 251.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.26 : 444.71 = 182.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.26/444.71 = 182.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.26x = 444.71 × 182.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.26x = 81,115.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,115.10/322.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.71

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