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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.54, 487.35 and 216.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.54, 487.35 and 216.36 is: 324.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.54 : 487.35 = 216.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.54/487.35 = 216.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.54x = 487.35 × 216.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.54x = 105,443.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,443.05/324.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 324.90

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