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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.34, 486.70 and 187.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.34, 486.70 and 187.65 is: 281.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.34 : 486.70 = 187.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.34/486.70 = 187.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.34x = 486.70 × 187.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.34x = 91,328.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,328.79/324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.59

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