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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.92, 448.08 and 247.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.92, 448.08 and 247.16 is: 340.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.92 : 448.08 = 247.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.92/448.08 = 247.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.92x = 448.08 × 247.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.92x = 110,747.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,747.45/324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.85

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