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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.72, 487.44 and 209.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.72, 487.44 and 209.34 is: 314.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.72 : 487.44 = 209.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.72/487.44 = 209.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.72x = 487.44 × 209.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.72x = 102,040.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,040.69/324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 314.24

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