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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.30, 486.34 and 237.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.30, 486.34 and 237.66 is: 356.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.30 : 486.34 = 237.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.30/486.34 = 237.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.30x = 486.34 × 237.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.30x = 115,583.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,583.56/324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.41

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