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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.32, 486.54 and 188.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.32, 486.54 and 188.24 is: 282.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.32 : 486.54 = 188.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.32/486.54 = 188.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.32x = 486.54 × 188.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.32x = 91,586.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,586.29/324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.39

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