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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.99, 448.56 and 251.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.99, 448.56 and 251.19 is: 346.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.99 : 448.56 = 251.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.99/448.56 = 251.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.99x = 448.56 × 251.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.99x = 112,673.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,673.79/324.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.70

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