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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.70, 447.82 and 236.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.70, 447.82 and 236.18 is: 325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.70 : 447.82 = 236.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.70/447.82 = 236.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.70x = 447.82 × 236.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.70x = 105,766.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,766.66/324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.74

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