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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.52, 446.82 and 281.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.52, 446.82 and 281.32 is: 387.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.52 : 446.82 = 281.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.52/446.82 = 281.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.52x = 446.82 × 281.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.52x = 125,699.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,699.40/324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 387.34

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