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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.56, 485.88 and 195.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.56, 485.88 and 195.92 is: 293.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.56 : 485.88 = 195.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.56/485.88 = 195.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.56x = 485.88 × 195.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.56x = 95,193.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,193.61/324.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 293.30

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