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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.03, 446.56 and 299.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.03, 446.56 and 299.22 is: 412.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.03 : 446.56 = 299.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.03/446.56 = 299.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.03x = 446.56 × 299.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.03x = 133,615.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,615.95/324.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 412.36

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