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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.76, 447.78 and 237.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.76, 447.78 and 237.40 is: 327.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.76 : 447.78 = 237.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.76/447.78 = 237.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.76x = 447.78 × 237.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.76x = 106,302.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,302.97/324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.33

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