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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.53, 486.11 and 243.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.53, 486.11 and 243.26 is: 364.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.53 : 486.11 = 243.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.53/486.11 = 243.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.53x = 486.11 × 243.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.53x = 118,249.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,249.30/324.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.38

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