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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.02, 447.46 and 269.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.02, 447.46 and 269.34 is: 371.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.02 : 447.46 = 269.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.02/447.46 = 269.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.02x = 447.46 × 269.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.02x = 120,518.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,518.88/324.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.95

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