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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 322.97, 445.70 and 183.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 322.97, 445.70 and 183.08 is: 252.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    322.97 : 445.70 = 183.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    322.97/445.70 = 183.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    322.97x = 445.70 × 183.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    322.97x = 81,598.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,598.76/322.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.65

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