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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.38, 485.16 and 242.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.38, 485.16 and 242.38 is: 363.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.38 : 485.16 = 242.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.38/485.16 = 242.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.38x = 485.16 × 242.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.38x = 117,593.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,593.08/323.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.64

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