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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.49, 485.79 and 187.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.49, 485.79 and 187.12 is: 280.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.49 : 485.79 = 187.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.49/485.79 = 187.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.49x = 485.79 × 187.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.49x = 90,901.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 90,901.02/324.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.14

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