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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.16, 447.42 and 236.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.16, 447.42 and 236.68 is: 326.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.16 : 447.42 = 236.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.16/447.42 = 236.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.16x = 447.42 × 236.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.16x = 105,895.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,895.37/324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.68

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