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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.48, 447.82 and 184.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.48, 447.82 and 184.58 is: 254.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.48 : 447.82 = 184.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.48/447.82 = 184.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.48x = 447.82 × 184.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.48x = 82,658.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,658.62/324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.74

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