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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.96, 486.96 and 196.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.96, 486.96 and 196.80 is: 294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.96 : 486.96 = 196.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.96/486.96 = 196.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.96x = 486.96 × 196.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.96x = 95,833.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 95,833.73/324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 294.91

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