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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.64, 487.14 and 228.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.64, 487.14 and 228.16 is: 342.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.64 : 487.14 = 228.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.64/487.14 = 228.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.64x = 487.14 × 228.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.64x = 111,145.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,145.86/324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.37

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