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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 323.70, 485.06 and 242.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 323.70, 485.06 and 242.49 is: 363.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    323.70 : 485.06 = 242.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    323.70/485.06 = 242.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    323.70x = 485.06 × 242.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    323.70x = 117,620.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,620.99/323.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.36

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