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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.44, 486.97 and 216.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.44, 486.97 and 216.31 is: 324.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.44 : 486.97 = 216.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.44/486.97 = 216.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.44x = 486.97 × 216.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.44x = 105,334.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,334.05/324.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.66

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