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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.08, 485.04 and 228.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.08, 485.04 and 228.32 is: 341.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.08 : 485.04 = 228.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.08/485.04 = 228.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.08x = 485.04 × 228.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.08x = 110,744.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,744.33/324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 341.72

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