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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.62, 487.32 and 238.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.62, 487.32 and 238.95 is: 358.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.62 : 487.32 = 238.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.62/487.32 = 238.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.62x = 487.32 × 238.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.62x = 116,445.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,445.11/324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 358.72

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