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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.45, 447.25 and 254.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.45, 447.25 and 254.35 is: 350.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.45 : 447.25 = 254.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.45/447.25 = 254.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.45x = 447.25 × 254.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.45x = 113,758.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,758.04/324.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.62

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