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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.36, 447.03 and 269.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.36, 447.03 and 269.10 is: 370.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.36 : 447.03 = 269.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.36/447.03 = 269.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.36x = 447.03 × 269.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.36x = 120,295.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,295.77/324.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.87

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