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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.16, 447.97 and 288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.16, 447.97 and 288.16 is: 398.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.16 : 447.97 = 288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.16/447.97 = 288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.16x = 447.97 × 288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.16x = 129,084.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 129,084.80/324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 398.22

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