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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.30, 447.51 and 184.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.30, 447.51 and 184.42 is: 254.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.30 : 447.51 = 184.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.30/447.51 = 184.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.30x = 447.51 × 184.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.30x = 82,528.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,528.68/324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.48

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