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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.54, 448.74 and 237.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.54, 448.74 and 237.06 is: 327.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.54 : 448.74 = 237.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.54/448.74 = 237.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.54x = 448.74 × 237.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.54x = 106,378.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,378.30/324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.78

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