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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.29, 447.39 and 241.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.29, 447.39 and 241.59 is: 333.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.29 : 447.39 = 241.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.29/447.39 = 241.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.29x = 447.39 × 241.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.29x = 108,084.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,084.95/324.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.30

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