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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.66, 447.12 and 303.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.66, 447.12 and 303.81 is: 418.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.66 : 447.12 = 303.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.66/447.12 = 303.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.66x = 447.12 × 303.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.66x = 135,839.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,839.53/324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 418.41

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