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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.96, 448.32 and 241.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.96, 448.32 and 241.92 is: 333.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.96 : 448.32 = 241.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.96/448.32 = 241.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.96x = 448.32 × 241.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.96x = 108,457.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,457.57/324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 333.76

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