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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.72, 445.31 and 182.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.72, 445.31 and 182.82 is: 252.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.72 : 445.31 = 182.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.72/445.31 = 182.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.72x = 445.31 × 182.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.72x = 81,414.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,414.04/322.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.28

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