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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.64, 448.22 and 254.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.64, 448.22 and 254.98 is: 352.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.64 : 448.22 = 254.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.64/448.22 = 254.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.64x = 448.22 × 254.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.64x = 114,283.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,283.62/324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 352.04

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