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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.20, 447.43 and 184.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.20, 447.43 and 184.34 is: 254.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.20 : 447.43 = 184.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.20/447.43 = 184.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.20x = 447.43 × 184.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.20x = 82,479.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,479.25/324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.41

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