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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.15, 447.32 and 184.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.15, 447.32 and 184.27 is: 254.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.15 : 447.32 = 184.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.15/447.32 = 184.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.15x = 447.32 × 184.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.15x = 82,427.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,427.66/324.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.29

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