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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 332.44, 460.08 and 324.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 332.44, 460.08 and 324.34 is: 448.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332.44 : 460.08 = 324.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332.44/460.08 = 324.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332.44x = 460.08 × 324.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332.44x = 149,222.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,222.35/332.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 448.87

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