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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.90, 448.50 and 220.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.90, 448.50 and 220.05 is: 303.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.90 : 448.50 = 220.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.90/448.50 = 220.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.90x = 448.50 × 220.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.90x = 98,692.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,692.43/324.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.76

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