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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.73, 445.26 and 182.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.73, 445.26 and 182.83 is: 252.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.73 : 445.26 = 182.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.73/445.26 = 182.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.73x = 445.26 × 182.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.73x = 81,406.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,406.89/322.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.24

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