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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.54, 447.30 and 250.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.54, 447.30 and 250.92 is: 345.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.54 : 447.30 = 250.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.54/447.30 = 250.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.54x = 447.30 × 250.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.54x = 112,236.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,236.52/324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.83

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