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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.36, 444.78 and 182.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.36, 444.78 and 182.48 is: 251.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.36 : 444.78 = 182.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.36/444.78 = 182.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.36x = 444.78 × 182.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.36x = 81,163.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,163.45/322.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.78

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