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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.40, 446.62 and 302.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.40, 446.62 and 302.32 is: 416.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.40 : 446.62 = 302.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.40/446.62 = 302.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.40x = 446.62 × 302.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.40x = 135,022.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,022.16/324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.22

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