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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.48, 447.36 and 246.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.48, 447.36 and 246.72 is: 340.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.48 : 447.36 = 246.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.48/447.36 = 246.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.48x = 447.36 × 246.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.48x = 110,372.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,372.66/324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.15

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