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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.67, 445.27 and 182.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.67, 445.27 and 182.80 is: 252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.67 : 445.27 = 182.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.67/445.27 = 182.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.67x = 445.27 × 182.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.67x = 81,395.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,395.36/322.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.26

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