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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.94, 445.62 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.94, 445.62 and 183.08 is: 252.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.94 : 445.62 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.94/445.62 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.94x = 445.62 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.94x = 81,581.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,581.88/322.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.63

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