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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.60, 448.05 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.60, 448.05 and 251.10 is: 346.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.60 : 448.05 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.60/448.05 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.60x = 448.05 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.60x = 112,505.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,505.36/324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.60

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