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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.46, 447.73 and 184.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.46, 447.73 and 184.61 is: 254.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.46 : 447.73 = 184.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.46/447.73 = 184.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.46x = 447.73 × 184.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.46x = 82,655.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,655.45/324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.75

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