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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.34, 444.86 and 182.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.34, 444.86 and 182.51 is: 251.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.34 : 444.86 = 182.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.34/444.86 = 182.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.34x = 444.86 × 182.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.34x = 81,188.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,188.26/322.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.88

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