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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.24, 447.19 and 226.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.24, 447.19 and 226.23 is: 312.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.24 : 447.19 = 226.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.24/447.19 = 226.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.24x = 447.19 × 226.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.24x = 101,167.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,167.79/324.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.02

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