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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.88, 448.34 and 177.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.88, 448.34 and 177.52 is: 244.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.88 : 448.34 = 177.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.88/448.34 = 177.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.88x = 448.34 × 177.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.88x = 79,587.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,587.31/324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.98

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