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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.21, 446.85 and 236.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.21, 446.85 and 236.73 is: 326.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.21 : 446.85 = 236.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.21/446.85 = 236.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.21x = 446.85 × 236.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.21x = 105,782.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,782.80/324.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.28

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