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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.32, 447.84 and 237.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.32, 447.84 and 237.44 is: 327.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.32 : 447.84 = 237.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.32/447.84 = 237.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.32x = 447.84 × 237.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.32x = 106,335.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,335.13/324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.87

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