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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.04, 446.82 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.04, 446.82 and 236.68 is: 326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.04 : 446.82 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.04/446.82 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.04x = 446.82 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.04x = 105,753.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,753.36/324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.36

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