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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.45, 444.99 and 182.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.45, 444.99 and 182.55 is: 251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.45 : 444.99 = 182.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.45/444.99 = 182.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.45x = 444.99 × 182.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.45x = 81,232.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,232.92/322.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.92

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