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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.06, 447.06 and 235.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.06, 447.06 and 235.31 is: 324.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.06 : 447.06 = 235.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.06/447.06 = 235.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.06x = 447.06 × 235.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.06x = 105,197.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,197.92/324.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.62

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