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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.69, 447.60 and 231.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.69, 447.60 and 231.54 is: 319.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.69 : 447.60 = 231.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.69/447.60 = 231.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.69x = 447.60 × 231.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.69x = 103,637.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,637.30/324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.19

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