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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.80, 448.32 and 232

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.80, 448.32 and 232 is: 320.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.80 : 448.32 = 232 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.80/448.32 = 232/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.80x = 448.32 × 232
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.80x = 104,010.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,010.24/324.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.23

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