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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.16, 447.21 and 182.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.16, 447.21 and 182.33 is: 251.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.16 : 447.21 = 182.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.16/447.21 = 182.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.16x = 447.21 × 182.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.16x = 81,541.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,541.20/324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 251.55

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