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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.69, 448.04 and 184.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.69, 448.04 and 184.77 is: 254.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.69 : 448.04 = 184.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.69/448.04 = 184.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.69x = 448.04 × 184.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.69x = 82,784.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,784.81/324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.97

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