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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.38, 486.33 and 162.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.38, 486.33 and 162.18 is: 243.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.38 : 486.33 = 162.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.38/486.33 = 162.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.38x = 486.33 × 162.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.38x = 78,873.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,873.00/324.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.15

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