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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.50, 486.84 and 227

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.50, 486.84 and 227 is: 340.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.50 : 486.84 = 227 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.50/486.84 = 227/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.50x = 486.84 × 227
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.50x = 110,512.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 110,512.68/324.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 340.56

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