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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.44, 444.98 and 182.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.44, 444.98 and 182.56 is: 251.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.44 : 444.98 = 182.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.44/444.98 = 182.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.44x = 444.98 × 182.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.44x = 81,235.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,235.55/322.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.94

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