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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.32, 487.38 and 316.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.32, 487.38 and 316.11 is: 475.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.32 : 487.38 = 316.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.32/487.38 = 316.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.32x = 487.38 × 316.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.32x = 154,068.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,068.70/324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 475.06

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