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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.18, 486.30 and 315.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.18, 486.30 and 315.54 is: 473.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.18 : 486.30 = 315.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.18/486.30 = 315.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.18x = 486.30 × 315.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.18x = 153,447.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,447.10/324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 473.34

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