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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.08, 485.58 and 187.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.08, 485.58 and 187.28 is: 280.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.08 : 485.58 = 187.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.08/485.58 = 187.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.08x = 485.58 × 187.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.08x = 90,939.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,939.42/324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.61

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