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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.18, 447.31 and 224.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.18, 447.31 and 224.44 is: 309.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.18 : 447.31 = 224.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.18/447.31 = 224.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.18x = 447.31 × 224.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.18x = 100,393.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 100,393.13/324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 309.68

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