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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.46, 447.35 and 236.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.46, 447.35 and 236.98 is: 326.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.46 : 447.35 = 236.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.46/447.35 = 236.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.46x = 447.35 × 236.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.46x = 106,010.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,010.53/324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.73

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