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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.68, 485.76 and 242.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.68, 485.76 and 242.68 is: 364.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.68 : 485.76 = 242.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.68/485.76 = 242.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.68x = 485.76 × 242.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.68x = 117,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,884.24/323.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.20

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