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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.08, 447.08 and 236.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.08, 447.08 and 236.72 is: 326.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.08 : 447.08 = 236.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.08/447.08 = 236.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.08x = 447.08 × 236.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.08x = 105,832.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,832.78/324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.56

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