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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.61, 447.82 and 226.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.61, 447.82 and 226.42 is: 312.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.61 : 447.82 = 226.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.61/447.82 = 226.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.61x = 447.82 × 226.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.61x = 101,393.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,393.72/324.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 312.36

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