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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.74, 447.94 and 251.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.74, 447.94 and 251.04 is: 346.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.74 : 447.94 = 251.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.74/447.94 = 251.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.74x = 447.94 × 251.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.74x = 112,450.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,450.86/324.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.28

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