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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.32, 486.42 and 219.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.32, 486.42 and 219.98 is: 329.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.32 : 486.42 = 219.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.32/486.42 = 219.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.32x = 486.42 × 219.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.32x = 107,002.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,002.67/324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 329.93

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