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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.32, 447.35 and 268.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.32, 447.35 and 268.70 is: 370.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.32 : 447.35 = 268.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.32/447.35 = 268.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.32x = 447.35 × 268.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.32x = 120,199.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,199.36/324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.63

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