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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.36, 486.70 and 237.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.36, 486.70 and 237.78 is: 356.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.36 : 486.70 = 237.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.36/486.70 = 237.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.36x = 486.70 × 237.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.36x = 115,727.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,727.53/324.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 356.79

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