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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.34, 447.55 and 280.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.34, 447.55 and 280.15 is: 386.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.34 : 447.55 = 280.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.34/447.55 = 280.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.34x = 447.55 × 280.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.34x = 125,379.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,379.31/324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 386.57

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