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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.36, 485.42 and 297.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.36, 485.42 and 297.72 is: 445.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.36 : 485.42 = 297.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.36/485.42 = 297.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.36x = 485.42 × 297.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.36x = 144,519.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,519.24/324.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.55

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