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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 448.02 and 231.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 448.02 and 231.90 is: 319.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 448.02 = 231.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/448.02 = 231.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 448.02 × 231.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 103,895.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 103,895.84/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 319.84

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