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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.10, 449.32 and 307.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.10, 449.32 and 307.66 is: 426.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.10 : 449.32 = 307.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.10/449.32 = 307.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.10x = 449.32 × 307.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.10x = 138,237.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,237.79/324.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.53

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