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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.32, 444.79 and 182.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.32, 444.79 and 182.45 is: 251.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.32 : 444.79 = 182.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.32/444.79 = 182.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.32x = 444.79 × 182.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.32x = 81,151.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,151.94/322.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.77

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