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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.13, 447.38 and 231.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.13, 447.38 and 231.39 is: 319.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.13 : 447.38 = 231.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.13/447.38 = 231.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.13x = 447.38 × 231.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.13x = 103,519.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,519.26/324.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.38

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