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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.32, 485.25 and 293.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.32, 485.25 and 293.95 is: 439.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.32 : 485.25 = 293.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.32/485.25 = 293.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.32x = 485.25 × 293.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.32x = 142,639.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 142,639.24/324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 439.81

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