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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.71, 445.34 and 182.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.71, 445.34 and 182.88 is: 252.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.71 : 445.34 = 182.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.71/445.34 = 182.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.71x = 445.34 × 182.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.71x = 81,440.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,440.64/322.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.36

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