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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.34, 486.68 and 185.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.34, 486.68 and 185.83 is: 278.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.34 : 486.68 = 185.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.34/486.68 = 185.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.34x = 486.68 × 185.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.34x = 90,437.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,437.60/324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 278.84

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