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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.42, 447.61 and 184.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.42, 447.61 and 184.49 is: 254.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.42 : 447.61 = 184.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.42/447.61 = 184.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.42x = 447.61 × 184.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.42x = 82,579.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,579.57/324.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.55

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