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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.59, 447.66 and 231.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.59, 447.66 and 231.30 is: 319.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.59 : 447.66 = 231.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.59/447.66 = 231.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.59x = 447.66 × 231.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.59x = 103,543.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,543.76/324.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.00

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