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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.31, 486.06 and 162.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.31, 486.06 and 162.04 is: 242.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.31 : 486.06 = 162.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.31/486.06 = 162.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.31x = 486.06 × 162.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.31x = 78,761.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,761.16/324.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.86

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