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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.34, 447.53 and 219.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.34, 447.53 and 219.51 is: 302.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.34 : 447.53 = 219.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.34/447.53 = 219.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.34x = 447.53 × 219.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.34x = 98,236.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,236.21/324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 302.88

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