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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.98, 448.39 and 242.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.98, 448.39 and 242.11 is: 334.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.98 : 448.39 = 242.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.98/448.39 = 242.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.98x = 448.39 × 242.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.98x = 108,559.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 108,559.70/324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 334.05

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