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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.88, 447.78 and 251.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.88, 447.78 and 251.05 is: 346.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.88 : 447.78 = 251.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.88/447.78 = 251.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.88x = 447.78 × 251.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.88x = 112,415.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,415.17/324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.02

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