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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.55, 447.88 and 182.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.55, 447.88 and 182.75 is: 252.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.55 : 447.88 = 182.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.55/447.88 = 182.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.55x = 447.88 × 182.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.55x = 81,850.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 81,850.07/324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 252.20

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