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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.67, 445.29 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.67, 445.29 and 182.81 is: 252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.67 : 445.29 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.67/445.29 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.67x = 445.29 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.67x = 81,401.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,401.24/322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.28

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