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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 487.48 and 162.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 487.48 and 162.66 is: 244.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 487.48 = 162.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/487.48 = 162.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 487.48 × 162.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 79,293.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 79,293.50/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 244.10

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