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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.96, 447.06 and 184.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.96, 447.06 and 184.07 is: 254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.96 : 447.06 = 184.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.96/447.06 = 184.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.96x = 447.06 × 184.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.96x = 82,290.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,290.33/323.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.01

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