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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.81, 487.22 and 297.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.81, 487.22 and 297.27 is: 445.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.81 : 487.22 = 297.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.81/487.22 = 297.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.81x = 487.22 × 297.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.81x = 144,834.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,834.40/324.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 445.91

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