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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.82, 448.44 and 236.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.82, 448.44 and 236.44 is: 326.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.82 : 448.44 = 236.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.82/448.44 = 236.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.82x = 448.44 × 236.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.82x = 106,029.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,029.15/324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.42

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