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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.90, 447.82 and 241.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.90, 447.82 and 241.97 is: 333.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.90 : 447.82 = 241.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.90/447.82 = 241.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.90x = 447.82 × 241.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.90x = 108,361.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,361.76/324.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.52

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