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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.20, 447.40 and 176.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.20, 447.40 and 176.83 is: 244.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.20 : 447.40 = 176.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.20/447.40 = 176.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.20x = 447.40 × 176.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.20x = 79,113.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,113.86/324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.03

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