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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.54, 487.08 and 233.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.54, 487.08 and 233.28 is: 350.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.54 : 487.08 = 233.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.54/487.08 = 233.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.54x = 487.08 × 233.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.54x = 113,626.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,626.02/324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 350.11

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