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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.93, 448.50 and 308.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.93, 448.50 and 308.40 is: 425.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.93 : 448.50 = 308.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.93/448.50 = 308.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.93x = 448.50 × 308.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.93x = 138,317.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,317.40/324.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 425.68

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