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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.33, 486.31 and 187.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.33, 486.31 and 187.32 is: 280.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.33 : 486.31 = 187.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.33/486.31 = 187.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.33x = 486.31 × 187.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.33x = 91,095.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,095.59/324.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.87

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