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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.04, 447.30 and 237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.04, 447.30 and 237.40 is: 327.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.04 : 447.30 = 237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.04/447.30 = 237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.04x = 447.30 × 237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.04x = 106,189.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,189.02/324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.70

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