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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.54, 448.02 and 219.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.54, 448.02 and 219.78 is: 303.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.54 : 448.02 = 219.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.54/448.02 = 219.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.54x = 448.02 × 219.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.54x = 98,465.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,465.84/324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.40

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