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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.25, 447.22 and 313.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.25, 447.22 and 313.54 is: 432.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.25 : 447.22 = 313.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.25/447.22 = 313.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.25x = 447.22 × 313.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.25x = 140,221.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,221.36/324.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 432.45

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