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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.76, 448.14 and 251

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.76, 448.14 and 251 is: 346.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.76 : 448.14 = 251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.76/448.14 = 251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.76x = 448.14 × 251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.76x = 112,483.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,483.14/324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.36

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