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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.80, 448.21 and 177.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.80, 448.21 and 177.43 is: 244.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.80 : 448.21 = 177.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.80/448.21 = 177.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.80x = 448.21 × 177.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.80x = 79,524.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,524.34/324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.84

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