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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.10, 447.24 and 246.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.10, 447.24 and 246.34 is: 339.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.10 : 447.24 = 246.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.10/447.24 = 246.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.10x = 447.24 × 246.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.10x = 110,173.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,173.10/324.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 339.94

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