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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.01, 447.16 and 184.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.01, 447.16 and 184.13 is: 254.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.01 : 447.16 = 184.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.01/447.16 = 184.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.01x = 447.16 × 184.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.01x = 82,335.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,335.57/324.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.11

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