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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.52, 485.96 and 231.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.52, 485.96 and 231.72 is: 346.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.52 : 485.96 = 231.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.52/485.96 = 231.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.52x = 485.96 × 231.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.52x = 112,606.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,606.65/324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 346.99

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