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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.12, 485.70 and 226.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.12, 485.70 and 226.20 is: 338.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.12 : 485.70 = 226.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.12/485.70 = 226.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.12x = 485.70 × 226.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.12x = 109,865.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 109,865.34/324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 338.97

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