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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.54, 447.80 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.54, 447.80 and 184.66 is: 254.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.54 : 447.80 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.54/447.80 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.54x = 447.80 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.54x = 82,688.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,688.71/324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.79

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