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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 331.29, 456.26 and 324.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 331.29, 456.26 and 324.12 is: 446.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331.29 : 456.26 = 324.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331.29/456.26 = 324.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331.29x = 456.26 × 324.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331.29x = 147,882.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,882.59/331.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.38

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