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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.71, 487.35 and 220.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.71, 487.35 and 220.34 is: 330.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.71 : 487.35 = 220.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.71/487.35 = 220.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.71x = 487.35 × 220.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.71x = 107,380.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 107,380.26/324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 330.70

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