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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.83, 448.61 and 220.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.83, 448.61 and 220.38 is: 304.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.83 : 448.61 = 220.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.83/448.61 = 220.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.83x = 448.61 × 220.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.83x = 98,863.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,863.57/324.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 304.36

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