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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.17, 447.33 and 184.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.17, 447.33 and 184.26 is: 254.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.17 : 447.33 = 184.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.17/447.33 = 184.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.17x = 447.33 × 184.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.17x = 82,422.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,422.79/324.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.26

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