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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.16, 485.28 and 238.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.16, 485.28 and 238.72 is: 357.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.16 : 485.28 = 238.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.16/485.28 = 238.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.16x = 485.28 × 238.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.16x = 115,846.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,846.04/324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.37

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