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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.23, 486.09 and 194.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.23, 486.09 and 194.04 is: 290.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.23 : 486.09 = 194.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.23/486.09 = 194.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.23x = 486.09 × 194.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.23x = 94,320.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,320.90/324.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.91

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