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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.60, 447.60 and 308.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.60, 447.60 and 308.52 is: 425.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.60 : 447.60 = 308.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.60/447.60 = 308.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.60x = 447.60 × 308.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.60x = 138,093.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,093.55/324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.43

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