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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324, 486.20 and 252

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324, 486.20 and 252 is: 378.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324 : 486.20 = 252 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324/486.20 = 252/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324x = 486.20 × 252
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324x = 122,522.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,522.40/324
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 378.16

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