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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.70, 486.88 and 162.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.70, 486.88 and 162.48 is: 243.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.70 : 486.88 = 162.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.70/486.88 = 162.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.70x = 486.88 × 162.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.70x = 79,108.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,108.26/324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.63

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