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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.78, 445.41 and 182.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.78, 445.41 and 182.91 is: 252.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.78 : 445.41 = 182.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.78/445.41 = 182.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.78x = 445.41 × 182.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.78x = 81,469.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,469.94/322.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.40

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