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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.60, 454.81 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.60, 454.81 and 182.22 is: 251.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.60 : 454.81 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.60/454.81 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.60x = 454.81 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.60x = 82,877.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,877.37/329.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.45

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