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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.60, 486.90 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.60, 486.90 and 232.20 is: 348.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.60 : 486.90 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.60/486.90 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.60x = 486.90 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.60x = 113,058.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,058.18/324.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.30

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