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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.22, 447.69 and 259.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.22, 447.69 and 259.18 is: 357.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.22 : 447.69 = 259.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.22/447.69 = 259.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.22x = 447.69 × 259.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.22x = 116,032.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,032.29/324.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.88

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