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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.21, 447.32 and 184.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.21, 447.32 and 184.32 is: 254.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.21 : 447.32 = 184.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.21/447.32 = 184.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.21x = 447.32 × 184.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.21x = 82,449.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,449.10/324.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.31

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