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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.91, 445.61 and 183.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.91, 445.61 and 183.03 is: 252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.91 : 445.61 = 183.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.91/445.61 = 183.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.91x = 445.61 × 183.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.91x = 81,558.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,558.78/322.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.58

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