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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.62, 448.16 and 250.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.62, 448.16 and 250.91 is: 346.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.62 : 448.16 = 250.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.62/448.16 = 250.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.62x = 448.16 × 250.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.62x = 112,444.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,444.33/324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.39

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