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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.27, 447.54 and 241.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.27, 447.54 and 241.26 is: 332.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.27 : 447.54 = 241.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.27/447.54 = 241.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.27x = 447.54 × 241.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.27x = 107,973.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,973.50/324.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.97

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