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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.27, 447.48 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.27, 447.48 and 184.40 is: 254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.27 : 447.48 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.27/447.48 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.27x = 447.48 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.27x = 82,513.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,513.07/324.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.46

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