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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.01, 484.81 and 194.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.01, 484.81 and 194.08 is: 290.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.01 : 484.81 = 194.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.01/484.81 = 194.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.01x = 484.81 × 194.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.01x = 94,091.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,091.92/324.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.40

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