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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.25, 447.37 and 230.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.25, 447.37 and 230.29 is: 317.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.25 : 447.37 = 230.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.25/447.37 = 230.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.25x = 447.37 × 230.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.25x = 103,024.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,024.84/324.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 317.73

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