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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.48, 487.08 and 243.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.48, 487.08 and 243.48 is: 365.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.48 : 487.08 = 243.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.48/487.08 = 243.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.48x = 487.08 × 243.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.48x = 118,594.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,594.24/324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 365.49

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