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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.25, 448.04 and 254.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.25, 448.04 and 254.86 is: 352.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.25 : 448.04 = 254.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.25/448.04 = 254.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.25x = 448.04 × 254.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.25x = 114,185.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,185.83/324.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.15

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