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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.81, 445.48 and 182.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.81, 445.48 and 182.93 is: 252.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.81 : 445.48 = 182.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.81/445.48 = 182.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.81x = 445.48 × 182.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.81x = 81,488.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,488.97/322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.44

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