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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 447.12 and 232.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 447.12 and 232.16 is: 320.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 447.12 = 232.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/447.12 = 232.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 447.12 × 232.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 103,803.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,803.38/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.38

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