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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 487.56 and 188.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 487.56 and 188.04 is: 282.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 487.56 = 188.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/487.56 = 188.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 487.56 × 188.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 91,680.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 91,680.78/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 282.23

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