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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.05, 485.96 and 187.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.05, 485.96 and 187.16 is: 280.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.05 : 485.96 = 187.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.05/485.96 = 187.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.05x = 485.96 × 187.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.05x = 90,948.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,948.91/324.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.67

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