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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.52, 486.58 and 162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.52, 486.58 and 162.28 is: 243.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.52 : 486.58 = 162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.52/486.58 = 162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.52x = 486.58 × 162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.52x = 78,962.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,962.20/324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.32

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