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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.28, 486 and 242.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.28, 486 and 242.28 is: 364.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.28 : 486 = 242.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.28/486 = 242.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.28x = 486 × 242.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.28x = 117,748.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,748.08/323.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.23

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