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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.78, 486.72 and 242.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.78, 486.72 and 242.94 is: 364.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.78 : 486.72 = 242.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.78/486.72 = 242.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.78x = 486.72 × 242.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.78x = 118,243.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,243.76/324.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 364.07

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