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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.66, 448.49 and 259.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.66, 448.49 and 259.08 is: 357.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.66 : 448.49 = 259.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.66/448.49 = 259.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.66x = 448.49 × 259.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.66x = 116,194.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,194.79/324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.90

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