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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.00, 447.12 and 182.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.00, 447.12 and 182.20 is: 251.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.00 : 447.12 = 182.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.00/447.12 = 182.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.00x = 447.12 × 182.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.00x = 81,465.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,465.26/324.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.44

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