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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.14, 447.53 and 250.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.14, 447.53 and 250.64 is: 346.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.14 : 447.53 = 250.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.14/447.53 = 250.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.14x = 447.53 × 250.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.14x = 112,165.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,165.43/324.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.04

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