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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.90, 448.41 and 185.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.90, 448.41 and 185.06 is: 255.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.90 : 448.41 = 185.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.90/448.41 = 185.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.90x = 448.41 × 185.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.90x = 82,980.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,980.51/324.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.40

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