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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.10, 447.26 and 184.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.10, 447.26 and 184.22 is: 254.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.10 : 447.26 = 184.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.10/447.26 = 184.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.10x = 447.26 × 184.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.10x = 82,394.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,394.24/324.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.22

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