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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.82, 447.65 and 231.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.82, 447.65 and 231.57 is: 319.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.82 : 447.65 = 231.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.82/447.65 = 231.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.82x = 447.65 × 231.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.82x = 103,662.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,662.31/324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.14

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