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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.59, 447.93 and 177.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.59, 447.93 and 177.22 is: 244.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.59 : 447.93 = 177.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.59/447.93 = 177.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.59x = 447.93 × 177.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.59x = 79,379.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,379.03/324.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.56

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