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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.40, 447.70 and 184.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.40, 447.70 and 184.53 is: 254.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.40 : 447.70 = 184.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.40/447.70 = 184.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.40x = 447.70 × 184.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.40x = 82,614.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,614.08/324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.67

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