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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.75, 448.10 and 184.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.75, 448.10 and 184.82 is: 255.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.75 : 448.10 = 184.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.75/448.10 = 184.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.75x = 448.10 × 184.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.75x = 82,819.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,819.42/324.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.03

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