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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.69, 447.87 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.69, 447.87 and 184.82 is: 254.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.69 : 447.87 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.69/447.87 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.69x = 447.87 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.69x = 82,773.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,773.09/324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.93

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