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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.90, 448.52 and 254.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.90, 448.52 and 254.80 is: 351.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.90 : 448.52 = 254.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.90/448.52 = 254.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.90x = 448.52 × 254.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.90x = 114,282.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,282.90/324.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.75

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