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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.38, 486.58 and 216.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.38, 486.58 and 216.38 is: 324.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.38 : 486.58 = 216.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.38/486.58 = 216.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.38x = 486.58 × 216.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.38x = 105,286.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,286.18/324.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.58

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