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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.65, 486.21 and 247.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.65, 486.21 and 247.52 is: 370.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.65 : 486.21 = 247.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.65/486.21 = 247.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.65x = 486.21 × 247.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.65x = 120,346.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,346.70/324.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 370.70

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