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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.32, 447.46 and 293.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.32, 447.46 and 293.13 is: 404.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.32 : 447.46 = 293.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.32/447.46 = 293.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.32x = 447.46 × 293.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.32x = 131,163.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,163.22/324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 404.43

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