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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.45, 486 and 237.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.45, 486 and 237.51 is: 355.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.45 : 486 = 237.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.45/486 = 237.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.45x = 486 × 237.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.45x = 115,429.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,429.86/324.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 355.77

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