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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.18, 447.34 and 184.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.18, 447.34 and 184.30 is: 254.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.18 : 447.34 = 184.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.18/447.34 = 184.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.18x = 447.34 × 184.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.18x = 82,444.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,444.76/324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.32

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