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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.74, 448.12 and 184.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.74, 448.12 and 184.87 is: 255.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.74 : 448.12 = 184.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.74/448.12 = 184.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.74x = 448.12 × 184.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.74x = 82,843.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,843.94/324.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.11

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