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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.16, 449.22 and 318

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.16, 449.22 and 318 is: 440.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.16 : 449.22 = 318 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.16/449.22 = 318/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.16x = 449.22 × 318
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.16x = 142,851.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,851.96/324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 440.69

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