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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.87, 448.14 and 250.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.87, 448.14 and 250.14 is: 345.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.87 : 448.14 = 250.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.87/448.14 = 250.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.87x = 448.14 × 250.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.87x = 112,097.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,097.74/324.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 345.05

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