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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.36, 447.98 and 251.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.36, 447.98 and 251.55 is: 347.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.36 : 447.98 = 251.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.36/447.98 = 251.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.36x = 447.98 × 251.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.36x = 112,688.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,688.11/324.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.42

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