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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.92, 447.02 and 184.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.92, 447.02 and 184.04 is: 253.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.92 : 447.02 = 184.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.92/447.02 = 184.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.92x = 447.02 × 184.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.92x = 82,269.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,269.56/323.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.98

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