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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 448.17 and 184.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 448.17 and 184.97 is: 255.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 448.17 = 184.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/448.17 = 184.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 448.17 × 184.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 82,895.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,895.76/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.19

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