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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.25, 447.53 and 186.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.25, 447.53 and 186.25 is: 257.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.25 : 447.53 = 186.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.25/447.53 = 186.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.25x = 447.53 × 186.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.25x = 83,352.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,352.46/324.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.06

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