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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.20, 447.69 and 241.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.20, 447.69 and 241.28 is: 333.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.20 : 447.69 = 241.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.20/447.69 = 241.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.20x = 447.69 × 241.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.20x = 108,018.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,018.99/324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.18

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