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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.88, 445.57 and 182.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.88, 445.57 and 182.97 is: 252.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.88 : 445.57 = 182.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.88/445.57 = 182.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.88x = 445.57 × 182.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.88x = 81,525.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,525.49/322.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.50

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