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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.18, 447.66 and 301.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.18, 447.66 and 301.50 is: 416.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.18 : 447.66 = 301.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.18/447.66 = 301.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.18x = 447.66 × 301.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.18x = 134,969.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,969.49/324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.34

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