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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.32, 486.57 and 187.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.32, 486.57 and 187.34 is: 281.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.32 : 486.57 = 187.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.32/486.57 = 187.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.32x = 486.57 × 187.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.32x = 91,154.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,154.02/324.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.06

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