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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.16, 447.34 and 186.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.16, 447.34 and 186.16 is: 256.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.16 : 447.34 = 186.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.16/447.34 = 186.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.16x = 447.34 × 186.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.16x = 83,276.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,276.81/324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 256.90

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