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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.78, 448.24 and 272.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.78, 448.24 and 272.24 is: 375.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.78 : 448.24 = 272.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.78/448.24 = 272.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.78x = 448.24 × 272.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.78x = 122,028.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,028.86/324.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 375.73

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