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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.34, 447.03 and 310.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.34, 447.03 and 310.18 is: 427.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.34 : 447.03 = 310.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.34/447.03 = 310.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.34x = 447.03 × 310.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.34x = 138,659.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,659.77/324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 427.51

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