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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.48, 445.04 and 184.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.48, 445.04 and 184.48 is: 254.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.48 : 445.04 = 184.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.48/445.04 = 184.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.48x = 445.04 × 184.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.48x = 82,100.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,100.98/322.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.59

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