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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 442.28, 663.46 and 182.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 442.28, 663.46 and 182.22 is: 273.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    442.28 : 663.46 = 182.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    442.28/663.46 = 182.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    442.28x = 663.46 × 182.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    442.28x = 120,895.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,895.68/442.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 273.35

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