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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.59, 447.29 and 231.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.59, 447.29 and 231.17 is: 318.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.59 : 447.29 = 231.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.59/447.29 = 231.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.59x = 447.29 × 231.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.59x = 103,399.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,399.18/324.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.55

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