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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.33, 447.50 and 224.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.33, 447.50 and 224.58 is: 309.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.33 : 447.50 = 224.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.33/447.50 = 224.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.33x = 447.50 × 224.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.33x = 100,501.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,501.79/324.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.88

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