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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 486.28 and 281.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 486.28 and 281.55 is: 421.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 486.28 = 281.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/486.28 = 281.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 486.28 × 281.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 136,912.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,912.13/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 421.48

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