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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.80, 447.71 and 249.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.80, 447.71 and 249.27 is: 343.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.80 : 447.71 = 249.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.80/447.71 = 249.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.80x = 447.71 × 249.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.80x = 111,599.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,599.43/324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 343.60

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