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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.71, 447.81 and 236.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.71, 447.81 and 236.19 is: 325.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.71 : 447.81 = 236.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.71/447.81 = 236.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.71x = 447.81 × 236.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.71x = 105,768.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,768.24/324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.74

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