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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.70, 447.48 and 231.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.70, 447.48 and 231.44 is: 318.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.70 : 447.48 = 231.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.70/447.48 = 231.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.70x = 447.48 × 231.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.70x = 103,564.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,564.77/324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 318.96

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