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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.40, 447.96 and 308.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.40, 447.96 and 308.84 is: 426.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.40 : 447.96 = 308.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.40/447.96 = 308.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.40x = 447.96 × 308.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.40x = 138,347.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,347.97/324.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.47

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