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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.96, 448.80 and 252.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.96, 448.80 and 252.15 is: 348.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.96 : 448.80 = 252.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.96/448.80 = 252.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.96x = 448.80 × 252.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.96x = 113,164.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,164.92/324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.24

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