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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.48, 447.79 and 177.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.48, 447.79 and 177.12 is: 244.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.48 : 447.79 = 177.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.48/447.79 = 177.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.48x = 447.79 × 177.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.48x = 79,314.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,314.13/324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.43

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