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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.62, 447.91 and 184.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.62, 447.91 and 184.75 is: 254.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.62 : 447.91 = 184.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.62/447.91 = 184.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.62x = 447.91 × 184.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.62x = 82,749.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,749.79/324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.91

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