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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.42, 486.74 and 199.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.42, 486.74 and 199.48 is: 299.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.42 : 486.74 = 199.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.42/486.74 = 199.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.42x = 486.74 × 199.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.42x = 97,094.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 97,094.18/324.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 299.29

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