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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.89, 486.93 and 232.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.89, 486.93 and 232.20 is: 348.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.89 : 486.93 = 232.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.89/486.93 = 232.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.89x = 486.93 × 232.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.89x = 113,065.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,065.15/324.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 348.01

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