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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.73, 448.16 and 184.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.73, 448.16 and 184.84 is: 255.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.73 : 448.16 = 184.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.73/448.16 = 184.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.73x = 448.16 × 184.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.73x = 82,837.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,837.89/324.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.10

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