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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 447.07 and 184.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 447.07 and 184.09 is: 254.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 447.07 = 184.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/447.07 = 184.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 447.07 × 184.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 82,299.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,299.54/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.01

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