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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.07, 446.87 and 282.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.07, 446.87 and 282.25 is: 389.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.07 : 446.87 = 282.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.07/446.87 = 282.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.07x = 446.87 × 282.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.07x = 126,128.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,128.73/324.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 389.21

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