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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.45, 486.67 and 270.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.45, 486.67 and 270.23 is: 405.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.45 : 486.67 = 270.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.45/486.67 = 270.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.45x = 486.67 × 270.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.45x = 131,509.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,509.73/324.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 405.33

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