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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.75, 448 and 253.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.75, 448 and 253.84 is: 350.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.75 : 448 = 253.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.75/448 = 253.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.75x = 448 × 253.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.75x = 113,720.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,720.32/324.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.18

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