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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.75, 445.35 and 182.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.75, 445.35 and 182.86 is: 252.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.75 : 445.35 = 182.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.75/445.35 = 182.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.75x = 445.35 × 182.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.75x = 81,436.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,436.70/322.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.32

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