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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.60, 447.24 and 241.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.60, 447.24 and 241.68 is: 332.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.60 : 447.24 = 241.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.60/447.24 = 241.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.60x = 447.24 × 241.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.60x = 108,088.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,088.96/324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.99

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