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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.61, 486.30 and 288.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.61, 486.30 and 288.16 is: 431.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.61 : 486.30 = 288.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.61/486.30 = 288.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.61x = 486.30 × 288.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.61x = 140,132.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,132.21/324.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 431.69

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