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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.30, 447.16 and 250.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.30, 447.16 and 250.45 is: 345.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.30 : 447.16 = 250.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.30/447.16 = 250.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.30x = 447.16 × 250.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.30x = 111,991.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,991.22/324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.33

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