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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.49, 487.14 and 256.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.49, 487.14 and 256.24 is: 384.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.49 : 487.14 = 256.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.49/487.14 = 256.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.49x = 487.14 × 256.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.49x = 124,824.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,824.75/324.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 384.68

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