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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.02, 486.09 and 242.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.02, 486.09 and 242.60 is: 363.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.02 : 486.09 = 242.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.02/486.09 = 242.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.02x = 486.09 × 242.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.02x = 117,925.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,925.43/324.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.94

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