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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.65, 445.22 and 182.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.65, 445.22 and 182.76 is: 252.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.65 : 445.22 = 182.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.65/445.22 = 182.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.65x = 445.22 × 182.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.65x = 81,367.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,367.49/322.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.19

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