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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.69, 447.68 and 237.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.69, 447.68 and 237.21 is: 327.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.69 : 447.68 = 237.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.69/447.68 = 237.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.69x = 447.68 × 237.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.69x = 106,192.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,192.99/324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.06

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