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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.99, 447.14 and 184.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.99, 447.14 and 184.16 is: 254.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.99 : 447.14 = 184.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.99/447.14 = 184.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.99x = 447.14 × 184.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.99x = 82,342.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,342.15/323.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.15

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