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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.55, 447.78 and 241.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.55, 447.78 and 241.93 is: 333.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.55 : 447.78 = 241.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.55/447.78 = 241.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.55x = 447.78 × 241.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.55x = 108,331.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,331.42/324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.79

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