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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.09, 447 and 235.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.09, 447 and 235.92 is: 325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.09 : 447 = 235.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.09/447 = 235.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.09x = 447 × 235.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.09x = 105,456.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,456.24/324.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.39

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