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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.24, 662.82 and 182.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.24, 662.82 and 182.23 is: 273.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.24 : 662.82 = 182.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.24/662.82 = 182.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.24x = 662.82 × 182.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.24x = 120,785.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,785.69/442.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.12

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