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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.15, 485.95 and 185.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.15, 485.95 and 185.17 is: 277.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.15 : 485.95 = 185.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.15/485.95 = 185.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.15x = 485.95 × 185.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.15x = 89,983.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,983.36/324.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 277.60

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