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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.51, 448.09 and 250.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.51, 448.09 and 250.70 is: 346.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.51 : 448.09 = 250.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.51/448.09 = 250.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.51x = 448.09 × 250.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.51x = 112,335.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,335.82/324.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.17

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