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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.24, 447.48 and 275.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.24, 447.48 and 275.28 is: 379.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.24 : 447.48 = 275.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.24/447.48 = 275.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.24x = 447.48 × 275.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.24x = 123,182.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,182.29/324.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 379.91

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