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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.48, 447.88 and 221.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.48, 447.88 and 221.04 is: 305.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.48 : 447.88 = 221.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.48/447.88 = 221.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.48x = 447.88 × 221.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.48x = 98,999.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,999.40/324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 305.10

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