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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.58, 487.11 and 238.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.58, 487.11 and 238.14 is: 357.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.58 : 487.11 = 238.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.58/487.11 = 238.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.58x = 487.11 × 238.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.58x = 116,000.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,000.38/324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 357.39

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