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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 448.28 and 177.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 448.28 and 177.48 is: 244.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 448.28 = 177.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/448.28 = 177.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 448.28 × 177.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 79,558.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,558.49/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.92

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