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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.30, 444.80 and 182.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.30, 444.80 and 182.47 is: 251.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.30 : 444.80 = 182.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.30/444.80 = 182.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.30x = 444.80 × 182.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.30x = 81,162.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,162.66/322.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.82

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