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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.24, 485.28 and 215.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.24, 485.28 and 215.52 is: 322.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.24 : 485.28 = 215.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.24/485.28 = 215.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.24x = 485.28 × 215.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.24x = 104,587.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 104,587.55/324.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 322.56

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