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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.35, 447.47 and 184.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.35, 447.47 and 184.45 is: 254.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.35 : 447.47 = 184.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.35/447.47 = 184.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.35x = 447.47 × 184.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.35x = 82,534.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,534.96/324.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.46

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