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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 487.26 and 162.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 487.26 and 162.36 is: 243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 487.26 = 162.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/487.26 = 162.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 487.26 × 162.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 79,111.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,111.53/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 243.54

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