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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.88, 448.80 and 231.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.88, 448.80 and 231.92 is: 320.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.88 : 448.80 = 231.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.88/448.80 = 231.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.88x = 448.80 × 231.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.88x = 104,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,085.70/324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 320.38

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