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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.49, 484.59 and 241.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.49, 484.59 and 241.32 is: 361.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.49 : 484.59 = 241.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.49/484.59 = 241.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.49x = 484.59 × 241.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.49x = 116,941.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,941.26/323.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 361.50

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