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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.41, 486.71 and 187.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.41, 486.71 and 187.55 is: 281.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.41 : 486.71 = 187.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.41/486.71 = 187.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.41x = 486.71 × 187.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.41x = 91,282.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,282.46/324.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 281.38

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