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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.71, 447.21 and 302.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.71, 447.21 and 302.03 is: 415.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.71 : 447.21 = 302.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.71/447.21 = 302.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.71x = 447.21 × 302.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.71x = 135,070.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,070.84/324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 415.97

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