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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.90, 447.31 and 302.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.90, 447.31 and 302.82 is: 416.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.90 : 447.31 = 302.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.90/447.31 = 302.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.90x = 447.31 × 302.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.90x = 135,454.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,454.41/324.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 416.91

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