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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.70, 448.07 and 177.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.70, 448.07 and 177.33 is: 244.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.70 : 448.07 = 177.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.70/448.07 = 177.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.70x = 448.07 × 177.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.70x = 79,456.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,456.70/324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.71

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