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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.54, 447.80 and 226.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.54, 447.80 and 226.53 is: 312.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.54 : 447.80 = 226.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.54/447.80 = 226.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.54x = 447.80 × 226.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.54x = 101,439.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,439.00/324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.56

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