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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.48, 486.48 and 221.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.48, 486.48 and 221.76 is: 332.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.48 : 486.48 = 221.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.48/486.48 = 221.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.48x = 486.48 × 221.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.48x = 107,881.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,881.80/324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 332.48

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