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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.09, 447.20 and 184.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.09, 447.20 and 184.19 is: 254.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.09 : 447.20 = 184.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.09/447.20 = 184.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.09x = 447.20 × 184.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.09x = 82,369.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,369.77/324.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.16

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