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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.68, 447.46 and 234.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.68, 447.46 and 234.93 is: 323.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.68 : 447.46 = 234.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.68/447.46 = 234.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.68x = 447.46 × 234.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.68x = 105,120.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,120.83/324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.77

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