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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.16, 445.84 and 264.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.16, 445.84 and 264.72 is: 364.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.16 : 445.84 = 264.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.16/445.84 = 264.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.16x = 445.84 × 264.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.16x = 118,022.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,022.76/324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.09

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