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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.35, 447.76 and 241.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.35, 447.76 and 241.66 is: 333.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.35 : 447.76 = 241.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.35/447.76 = 241.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.35x = 447.76 × 241.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.35x = 108,205.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,205.68/324.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.61

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