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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.50, 447.81 and 186.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.50, 447.81 and 186.50 is: 257.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.50 : 447.81 = 186.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.50/447.81 = 186.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.50x = 447.81 × 186.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.50x = 83,516.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,516.57/324.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 257.37

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