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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.24, 447.84 and 318.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.24, 447.84 and 318.04 is: 437.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.24 : 447.84 = 318.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.24/447.84 = 318.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.24x = 447.84 × 318.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.24x = 142,431.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,431.03/325.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 437.93

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