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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.21, 447.41 and 176.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.21, 447.41 and 176.85 is: 244.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.21 : 447.41 = 176.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.21/447.41 = 176.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.21x = 447.41 × 176.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.21x = 79,123.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,123.57/324.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.05

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