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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 445.50 and 280.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 445.50 and 280.26 is: 385.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 445.50 = 280.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/445.50 = 280.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 445.50 × 280.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 124,855.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,855.83/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.36

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