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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.28, 486.16 and 187.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.28, 486.16 and 187.17 is: 280.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.28 : 486.16 = 187.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.28/486.16 = 187.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.28x = 486.16 × 187.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.28x = 90,994.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,994.17/324.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.61

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