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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.48, 447.36 and 232.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.48, 447.36 and 232.32 is: 320.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.48 : 447.36 = 232.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.48/447.36 = 232.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.48x = 447.36 × 232.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.48x = 103,930.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,930.68/324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.30

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