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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.48, 488.34 and 247.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.48, 488.34 and 247.92 is: 373.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.48 : 488.34 = 247.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.48/488.34 = 247.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.48x = 488.34 × 247.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.48x = 121,069.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,069.25/324.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 373.12

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