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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.79, 448.25 and 184.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.79, 448.25 and 184.96 is: 255.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.79 : 448.25 = 184.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.79/448.25 = 184.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.79x = 448.25 × 184.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.79x = 82,908.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,908.32/324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.27

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