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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.48, 445.68 and 319.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.48, 445.68 and 319.68 is: 439.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.48 : 445.68 = 319.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.48/445.68 = 319.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.48x = 445.68 × 319.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.48x = 142,474.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,474.98/324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.09

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