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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.82, 448.23 and 184.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.82, 448.23 and 184.95 is: 255.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.82 : 448.23 = 184.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.82/448.23 = 184.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.82x = 448.23 × 184.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.82x = 82,898.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,898.94/324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.21

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