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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.37, 444.93 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.37, 444.93 and 182.55 is: 251.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.37 : 444.93 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.37/444.93 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.37x = 444.93 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.37x = 81,221.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,221.06/322.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.95

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