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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.24, 485.88 and 300.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.24, 485.88 and 300.24 is: 449.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.24 : 485.88 = 300.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.24/485.88 = 300.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.24x = 485.88 × 300.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.24x = 145,880.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,880.61/324.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 449.92

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