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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.33, 447.12 and 249.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.33, 447.12 and 249.75 is: 344.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.33 : 447.12 = 249.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.33/447.12 = 249.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.33x = 447.12 × 249.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.33x = 111,668.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,668.22/324.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 344.30

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