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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.79, 448.38 and 220.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.79, 448.38 and 220.43 is: 304.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.79 : 448.38 = 220.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.79/448.38 = 220.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.79x = 448.38 × 220.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.79x = 98,837.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,837.52/324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.31

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