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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.62, 486.37 and 209.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.62, 486.37 and 209.33 is: 313.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.62 : 486.37 = 209.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.62/486.37 = 209.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.62x = 486.37 × 209.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.62x = 101,811.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 101,811.83/324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 313.63

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