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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.42, 447.39 and 248.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.42, 447.39 and 248.64 is: 342.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.42 : 447.39 = 248.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.42/447.39 = 248.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.42x = 447.39 × 248.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.42x = 111,239.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,239.05/324.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.89

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