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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 484.92 and 216

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 484.92 and 216 is: 323.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 484.92 = 216 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/484.92 = 216/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 484.92 × 216
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 104,742.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,742.72/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.28

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