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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.12, 446.64 and 264.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.12, 446.64 and 264.98 is: 365.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.12 : 446.64 = 264.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.12/446.64 = 264.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.12x = 446.64 × 264.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.12x = 118,350.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,350.67/324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.14

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