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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.30, 485.64 and 227.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.30, 485.64 and 227.64 is: 340.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.30 : 485.64 = 227.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.30/485.64 = 227.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.30x = 485.64 × 227.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.30x = 110,551.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,551.09/324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.89

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