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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.66, 486.56 and 194.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.66, 486.56 and 194.24 is: 291.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.66 : 486.56 = 194.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.66/486.56 = 194.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.66x = 486.56 × 194.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.66x = 94,509.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 94,509.41/324.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 291.10

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