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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.45, 486.92 and 238.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.45, 486.92 and 238.01 is: 357.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.45 : 486.92 = 238.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.45/486.92 = 238.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.45x = 486.92 × 238.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.45x = 115,893.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,893.64/324.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.20

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