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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.26, 447.25 and 298.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.26, 447.25 and 298.14 is: 411.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.26 : 447.25 = 298.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.26/447.25 = 298.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.26x = 447.25 × 298.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.26x = 133,340.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,340.13/324.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 411.22

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