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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.66, 486.54 and 232.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.66, 486.54 and 232.95 is: 349.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.66 : 486.54 = 232.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.66/486.54 = 232.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.66x = 486.54 × 232.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.66x = 113,339.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,339.49/324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 349.10

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