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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.48, 444.96 and 182.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.48, 444.96 and 182.58 is: 251.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.48 : 444.96 = 182.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.48/444.96 = 182.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.48x = 444.96 × 182.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.48x = 81,238.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,238.57/322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.92

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