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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 349.20, 480.96 and 324

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 349.20, 480.96 and 324 is: 446.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349.20 : 480.96 = 324 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349.20/480.96 = 324/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349.20x = 480.96 × 324
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349.20x = 155,831.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,831.04/349.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 446.25

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