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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.72, 487.44 and 228.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.72, 487.44 and 228.24 is: 342.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.72 : 487.44 = 228.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.72/487.44 = 228.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.72x = 487.44 × 228.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.72x = 111,253.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 111,253.31/324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 342.61

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