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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.26, 486.59 and 187.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.26, 486.59 and 187.22 is: 280.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.26 : 486.59 = 187.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.26/486.59 = 187.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.26x = 486.59 × 187.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.26x = 91,099.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,099.38/324.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.95

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