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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.81, 448.38 and 314.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.81, 448.38 and 314.55 is: 434.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.81 : 448.38 = 314.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.81/448.38 = 314.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.81x = 448.38 × 314.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.81x = 141,037.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,037.93/324.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 434.22

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