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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.15, 447.98 and 241.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.15, 447.98 and 241.53 is: 333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.15 : 447.98 = 241.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.15/447.98 = 241.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.15x = 447.98 × 241.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.15x = 108,199.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,199.40/324.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.79

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