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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.40, 447.68 and 177.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.40, 447.68 and 177.04 is: 244.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.40 : 447.68 = 177.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.40/447.68 = 177.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.40x = 447.68 × 177.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.40x = 79,257.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,257.27/324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.32

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