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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.21, 447.14 and 273.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.21, 447.14 and 273.99 is: 377.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.21 : 447.14 = 273.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.21/447.14 = 273.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.21x = 447.14 × 273.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.21x = 122,508.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,508.28/324.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 377.87

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