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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.91, 448.32 and 184.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.91, 448.32 and 184.98 is: 255.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.91 : 448.32 = 184.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.91/448.32 = 184.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.91x = 448.32 × 184.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.91x = 82,930.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 82,930.23/324.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.24

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