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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.95, 447.66 and 254.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.95, 447.66 and 254.21 is: 350.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.95 : 447.66 = 254.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.95/447.66 = 254.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.95x = 447.66 × 254.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.95x = 113,797.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,797.41/324.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.21

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