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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.89, 487.67 and 217.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.89, 487.67 and 217.43 is: 326.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.89 : 487.67 = 217.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.89/487.67 = 217.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.89x = 487.67 × 217.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.89x = 106,030.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 106,030.56/324.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 326.36

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