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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.60, 485.81 and 187.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.60, 485.81 and 187.44 is: 280.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.60 : 485.81 = 187.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.60/485.81 = 187.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.60x = 485.81 × 187.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.60x = 91,058.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,058.07/324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 280.53

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