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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.30, 487.08 and 187.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.30, 487.08 and 187.62 is: 281.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.30 : 487.08 = 187.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.30/487.08 = 187.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.30x = 487.08 × 187.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.30x = 91,385.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,385.95/324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.79

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