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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.52, 486.68 and 248

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.52, 486.68 and 248 is: 371.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.52 : 486.68 = 248 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.52/486.68 = 248/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.52x = 486.68 × 248
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.52x = 120,696.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,696.64/324.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 371.92

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