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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.03, 447.22 and 277.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.03, 447.22 and 277.86 is: 383.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.03 : 447.22 = 277.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.03/447.22 = 277.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.03x = 447.22 × 277.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.03x = 124,266.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,266.57/324.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.50

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