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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.87, 485.83 and 242.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.87, 485.83 and 242.67 is: 362.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.87 : 485.83 = 242.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.87/485.83 = 242.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.87x = 485.83 × 242.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.87x = 117,896.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,896.37/324.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 362.90

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