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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.50, 447.41 and 254.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.50, 447.41 and 254.34 is: 350.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.50 : 447.41 = 254.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.50/447.41 = 254.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.50x = 447.41 × 254.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.50x = 113,794.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,794.26/324.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.68

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