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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.68, 445.28 and 182.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.68, 445.28 and 182.81 is: 252.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.68 : 445.28 = 182.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.68/445.28 = 182.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.68x = 445.28 × 182.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.68x = 81,401.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,401.13/322.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.26

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