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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.81, 486.61 and 232.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.81, 486.61 and 232.07 is: 347.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.81 : 486.61 = 232.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.81/486.61 = 232.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.81x = 486.61 × 232.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.81x = 112,924.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,924.57/324.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 347.66

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