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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.41, 487.22 and 256.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.41, 487.22 and 256.37 is: 385.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.41 : 487.22 = 256.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.41/487.22 = 256.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.41x = 487.22 × 256.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.41x = 124,904.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,904.87/324.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 385.03

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