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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.46, 444.99 and 182.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.46, 444.99 and 182.61 is: 252.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.46 : 444.99 = 182.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.46/444.99 = 182.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.46x = 444.99 × 182.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.46x = 81,259.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,259.62/322.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.00

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