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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.15, 447.38 and 235.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.15, 447.38 and 235.94 is: 325.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.15 : 447.38 = 235.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.15/447.38 = 235.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.15x = 447.38 × 235.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.15x = 105,551.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,551.42/324.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.63

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