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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 446.81 and 241.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 446.81 and 241.29 is: 332.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 446.81 = 241.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/446.81 = 241.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 446.81 × 241.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 107,810.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,810.78/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.75

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