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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.66, 447.48 and 250.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.66, 447.48 and 250.68 is: 345.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.66 : 447.48 = 250.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.66/447.48 = 250.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.66x = 447.48 × 250.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.66x = 112,174.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,174.29/324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.51

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