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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.66, 447.93 and 231.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.66, 447.93 and 231.63 is: 319.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.66 : 447.93 = 231.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.66/447.93 = 231.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.66x = 447.93 × 231.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.66x = 103,754.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,754.03/324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.58

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