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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.64, 448.32 and 269.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.64, 448.32 and 269.60 is: 372.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.64 : 448.32 = 269.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.64/448.32 = 269.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.64x = 448.32 × 269.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.64x = 120,867.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,867.07/324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 372.31

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