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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.89, 448.06 and 237.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.89, 448.06 and 237.41 is: 327.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.89 : 448.06 = 237.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.89/448.06 = 237.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.89x = 448.06 × 237.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.89x = 106,373.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,373.92/324.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 327.42

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