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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.34, 485.80 and 247.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.34, 485.80 and 247.44 is: 370.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.34 : 485.80 = 247.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.34/485.80 = 247.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.34x = 485.80 × 247.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.34x = 120,206.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,206.35/324.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.62

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