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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.38, 444.84 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.38, 444.84 and 182.52 is: 251.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.38 : 444.84 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.38/444.84 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.38x = 444.84 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.38x = 81,192.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,192.20/322.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.85

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