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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.63, 485.77 and 194.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.63, 485.77 and 194.17 is: 290.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.63 : 485.77 = 194.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.63/485.77 = 194.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.63x = 485.77 × 194.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.63x = 94,323.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,323.45/324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.55

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