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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.25, 448.03 and 306.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.25, 448.03 and 306.33 is: 423.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.25 : 448.03 = 306.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.25/448.03 = 306.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.25x = 448.03 × 306.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.25x = 137,246.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,246.25/324.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 423.27

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