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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.72, 448.04 and 184.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.72, 448.04 and 184.80 is: 254.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.72 : 448.04 = 184.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.72/448.04 = 184.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.72x = 448.04 × 184.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.72x = 82,797.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,797.79/324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.98

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