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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.38, 447.08 and 250.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.38, 447.08 and 250.54 is: 345.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.38 : 447.08 = 250.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.38/447.08 = 250.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.38x = 447.08 × 250.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.38x = 112,011.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,011.42/324.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.31

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