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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.05, 447.10 and 184.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.05, 447.10 and 184.17 is: 254.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.05 : 447.10 = 184.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.05/447.10 = 184.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.05x = 447.10 × 184.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.05x = 82,339.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,339.25/324.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.09

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