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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.49, 447.81 and 184.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.49, 447.81 and 184.63 is: 254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.49 : 447.81 = 184.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.49/447.81 = 184.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.49x = 447.81 × 184.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.49x = 82,679.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,679.16/324.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.80

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