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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.72, 487.20 and 162.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.72, 487.20 and 162.24 is: 243.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.72 : 487.20 = 162.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.72/487.20 = 162.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.72x = 487.20 × 162.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.72x = 79,043.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,043.33/324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.42

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