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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.11, 446.74 and 229.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.11, 446.74 and 229.46 is: 316.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.11 : 446.74 = 229.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.11/446.74 = 229.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.11x = 446.74 × 229.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.11x = 102,508.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,508.67/324.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 316.27

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