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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.50, 447.81 and 184.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.50, 447.81 and 184.61 is: 254.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.50 : 447.81 = 184.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.50/447.81 = 184.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.50x = 447.81 × 184.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.50x = 82,670.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,670.20/324.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.76

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