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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.41, 447.16 and 258.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.41, 447.16 and 258.29 is: 356.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.41 : 447.16 = 258.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.41/447.16 = 258.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.41x = 447.16 × 258.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.41x = 115,496.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,496.96/324.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.02

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