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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.38, 486.15 and 270.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.38, 486.15 and 270.38 is: 405.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.38 : 486.15 = 270.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.38/486.15 = 270.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.38x = 486.15 × 270.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.38x = 131,445.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,445.24/324.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.22

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