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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.78, 447.41 and 241.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.78, 447.41 and 241.74 is: 333.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.78 : 447.41 = 241.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.78/447.41 = 241.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.78x = 447.41 × 241.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.78x = 108,153.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,153.45/324.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.01

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