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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.50, 447.74 and 219.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.50, 447.74 and 219.61 is: 303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.50 : 447.74 = 219.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.50/447.74 = 219.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.50x = 447.74 × 219.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.50x = 98,326.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,326.49/324.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.01

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