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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.80, 447.76 and 236.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.80, 447.76 and 236.16 is: 325.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.80 : 447.76 = 236.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.80/447.76 = 236.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.80x = 447.76 × 236.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.80x = 105,743.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,743.00/324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 325.56

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