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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.62, 448.32 and 263.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.62, 448.32 and 263.12 is: 363.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.62 : 448.32 = 263.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.62/448.32 = 263.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.62x = 448.32 × 263.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.62x = 117,961.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,961.96/324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.38

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