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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.15, 446.90 and 250.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.15, 446.90 and 250.17 is: 344.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.15 : 446.90 = 250.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.15/446.90 = 250.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.15x = 446.90 × 250.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.15x = 111,799.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,799.72/324.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.90

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