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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.40, 444.89 and 182.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.40, 444.89 and 182.52 is: 251.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.40 : 444.89 = 182.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.40/444.89 = 182.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.40x = 444.89 × 182.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.40x = 81,201.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,201.78/322.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.87

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