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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 448.30 and 236.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 448.30 and 236.34 is: 326.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 448.30 = 236.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/448.30 = 236.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 448.30 × 236.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 105,951.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,951.75/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.17

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