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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.65, 486.30 and 255.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.65, 486.30 and 255.85 is: 383.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.65 : 486.30 = 255.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.65/486.30 = 255.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.65x = 486.30 × 255.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.65x = 124,419.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,419.86/324.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 383.24

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