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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.23, 486.54 and 194.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.23, 486.54 and 194.49 is: 291.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.23 : 486.54 = 194.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.23/486.54 = 194.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.23x = 486.54 × 194.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.23x = 94,627.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,627.16/324.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.86

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