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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.24, 486.08 and 157.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.24, 486.08 and 157.38 is: 235.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.24 : 486.08 = 157.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.24/486.08 = 157.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.24x = 486.08 × 157.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.24x = 76,499.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 76,499.27/324.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 235.93

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