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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.78, 448.20 and 177.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.78, 448.20 and 177.42 is: 244.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.78 : 448.20 = 177.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.78/448.20 = 177.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.78x = 448.20 × 177.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.78x = 79,516.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,516.96/324.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.83

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