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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.39, 486.36 and 162.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.39, 486.36 and 162.03 is: 242.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.39 : 486.36 = 162.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.39/486.36 = 162.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.39x = 486.36 × 162.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.39x = 78,804.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,804.91/324.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 242.93

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