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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.64, 487.01 and 215.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.64, 487.01 and 215.65 is: 323.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.64 : 487.01 = 215.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.64/487.01 = 215.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.64x = 487.01 × 215.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.64x = 105,023.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,023.71/324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.51

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