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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.39, 447.62 and 184.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.39, 447.62 and 184.52 is: 254.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.39 : 447.62 = 184.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.39/447.62 = 184.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.39x = 447.62 × 184.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.39x = 82,591.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,591.68/324.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.61

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