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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 326.16, 450.15 and 184.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 326.16, 450.15 and 184.40 is: 254.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    326.16 : 450.15 = 184.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    326.16/450.15 = 184.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    326.16x = 450.15 × 184.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    326.16x = 83,009.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 83,009.48/326.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 254.50

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