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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.07, 446.86 and 241.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.07, 446.86 and 241.33 is: 332.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.07 : 446.86 = 241.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.07/446.86 = 241.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.07x = 446.86 × 241.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.07x = 107,840.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,840.72/324.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.77

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