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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.88, 448.56 and 304.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.88, 448.56 and 304.24 is: 420.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.88 : 448.56 = 304.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.88/448.56 = 304.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.88x = 448.56 × 304.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.88x = 136,469.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,469.89/324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 420.06

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