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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.06, 447.21 and 271.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.06, 447.21 and 271.50 is: 374.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.06 : 447.21 = 271.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.06/447.21 = 271.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.06x = 447.21 × 271.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.06x = 121,417.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,417.52/324.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 374.68

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