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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.87, 445.46 and 182.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.87, 445.46 and 182.98 is: 252.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.87 : 445.46 = 182.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.87/445.46 = 182.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.87x = 445.46 × 182.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.87x = 81,507.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,507.13/322.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.45

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