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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.12, 485.76 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.12, 485.76 and 194.04 is: 290.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.12 : 485.76 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.12/485.76 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.12x = 485.76 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.12x = 94,256.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,256.87/324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.81

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