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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.93, 445.62 and 183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.93, 445.62 and 183.04 is: 252.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.93 : 445.62 = 183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.93/445.62 = 183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.93x = 445.62 × 183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.93x = 81,566.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,566.28/322.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.58

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