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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.17, 485.80 and 243.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.17, 485.80 and 243.07 is: 364.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.17 : 485.80 = 243.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.17/485.80 = 243.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.17x = 485.80 × 243.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.17x = 118,081.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,081.58/324.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.26

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