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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.09, 447.44 and 250.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.09, 447.44 and 250.26 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.09 : 447.44 = 250.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.09/447.44 = 250.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.09x = 447.44 × 250.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.09x = 111,975.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,975.08/324.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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