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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.86, 448.04 and 269.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.86, 448.04 and 269.50 is: 371.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.86 : 448.04 = 269.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.86/448.04 = 269.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.86x = 448.04 × 269.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.86x = 120,746.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,746.78/324.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.69

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