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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.23, 447.60 and 219.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.23, 447.60 and 219.87 is: 303.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.23 : 447.60 = 219.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.23/447.60 = 219.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.23x = 447.60 × 219.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.23x = 98,414.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 98,414.64/324.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 303.53

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