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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.39, 447.76 and 226.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.39, 447.76 and 226.18 is: 312.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.39 : 447.76 = 226.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.39/447.76 = 226.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.39x = 447.76 × 226.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.39x = 101,274.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,274.36/324.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.20

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