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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.06, 447.16 and 182.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.06, 447.16 and 182.27 is: 251.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.06 : 447.16 = 182.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.06/447.16 = 182.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.06x = 447.16 × 182.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.06x = 81,503.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,503.85/324.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.51

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