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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.78, 445.38 and 184.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.78, 445.38 and 184.78 is: 254.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.78 : 445.38 = 184.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.78/445.38 = 184.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.78x = 445.38 × 184.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.78x = 82,297.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,297.32/322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.96

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