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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.16, 447.36 and 291.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.16, 447.36 and 291.20 is: 401.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.16 : 447.36 = 291.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.16/447.36 = 291.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.16x = 447.36 × 291.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.16x = 130,271.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 130,271.23/324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.87

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