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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.64, 445.92 and 249.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.64, 445.92 and 249.84 is: 344.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.64 : 445.92 = 249.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.64/445.92 = 249.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.64x = 445.92 × 249.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.64x = 111,408.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,408.65/323.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.24

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