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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.98, 448.50 and 185.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.98, 448.50 and 185.07 is: 255.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.98 : 448.50 = 185.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.98/448.50 = 185.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.98x = 448.50 × 185.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.98x = 83,003.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,003.40/324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 255.41

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