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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.58, 447.90 and 184.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.58, 447.90 and 184.66 is: 254.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.58 : 447.90 = 184.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.58/447.90 = 184.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.58x = 447.90 × 184.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.58x = 82,709.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,709.21/324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.82

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