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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.64, 445.20 and 184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.64, 445.20 and 184.64 is: 254.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.64 : 445.20 = 184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.64/445.20 = 184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.64x = 445.20 × 184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.64x = 82,201.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,201.73/322.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.78

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