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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.32, 447.57 and 176.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.32, 447.57 and 176.96 is: 244.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.32 : 447.57 = 176.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.32/447.57 = 176.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.32x = 447.57 × 176.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.32x = 79,201.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,201.35/324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.21

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