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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 447 and 184.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 447 and 184.08 is: 253.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 447 = 184.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/447 = 184.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 447 × 184.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 82,283.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,283.76/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 253.96

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