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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.05, 446.84 and 241.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.05, 446.84 and 241.02 is: 332.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.05 : 446.84 = 241.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.05/446.84 = 241.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.05x = 446.84 × 241.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.05x = 107,693.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,693.94/324.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.34

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