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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.02, 447.30 and 245.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.02, 447.30 and 245.35 is: 338.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.02 : 447.30 = 245.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.02/447.30 = 245.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.02x = 447.30 × 245.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.02x = 109,745.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,745.06/324.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.70

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