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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.64, 487.40 and 233.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.64, 487.40 and 233.92 is: 351.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.64 : 487.40 = 233.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.64/487.40 = 233.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.64x = 487.40 × 233.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.64x = 114,012.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,012.61/324.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 351.20

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