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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.81, 447.71 and 251.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.81, 447.71 and 251.10 is: 346.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.81 : 447.71 = 251.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.81/447.71 = 251.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.81x = 447.71 × 251.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.81x = 112,418.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,418.73/324.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.11

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