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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.20, 447.13 and 235.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.20, 447.13 and 235.68 is: 325.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.20 : 447.13 = 235.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.20/447.13 = 235.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.20x = 447.13 × 235.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.20x = 105,379.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,379.60/324.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.05

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