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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.56, 445.12 and 184.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.56, 445.12 and 184.56 is: 254.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.56 : 445.12 = 184.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.56/445.12 = 184.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.56x = 445.12 × 184.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.56x = 82,151.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,151.35/322.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.69

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