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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.17, 485.28 and 247.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.17, 485.28 and 247.41 is: 370.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.17 : 485.28 = 247.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.17/485.28 = 247.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.17x = 485.28 × 247.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.17x = 120,063.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,063.12/324.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.38

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