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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.28, 447.54 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.28, 447.54 and 184.40 is: 254.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.28 : 447.54 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.28/447.54 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.28x = 447.54 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.28x = 82,526.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,526.38/324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.49

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