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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.12, 485.64 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.12, 485.64 and 247.44 is: 370.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.12 : 485.64 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.12/485.64 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.12x = 485.64 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.12x = 120,166.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,166.76/324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.75

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