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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.60, 448.13 and 220.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.60, 448.13 and 220.25 is: 304.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.60 : 448.13 = 220.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.60/448.13 = 220.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.60x = 448.13 × 220.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.60x = 98,697.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,697.29/324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.06

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