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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.14, 485.87 and 242.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.14, 485.87 and 242.73 is: 363.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.14 : 485.87 = 242.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.14/485.87 = 242.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.14x = 485.87 × 242.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.14x = 117,934.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,934.01/324.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 363.84

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