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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.18, 447.18 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.18, 447.18 and 241.32 is: 332.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.18 : 447.18 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.18/447.18 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.18x = 447.18 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.18x = 107,913.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,913.48/324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.88

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