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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 486 and 228.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 486 and 228.42 is: 342.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 486 = 228.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/486 = 228.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 486 × 228.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 111,012.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,012.12/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.63

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