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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.16, 486.48 and 242.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.16, 486.48 and 242.80 is: 364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.16 : 486.48 = 242.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.16/486.48 = 242.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.16x = 486.48 × 242.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.16x = 118,117.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,117.34/324.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.38

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