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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 448.26 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 448.26 and 184.98 is: 255.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 448.26 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/448.26 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 448.26 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 82,919.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,919.13/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.26

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