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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.42, 447.69 and 186.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.42, 447.69 and 186.42 is: 257.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.42 : 447.69 = 186.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.42/447.69 = 186.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.42x = 447.69 × 186.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.42x = 83,458.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,458.37/324.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.25

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