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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.98, 487.89 and 215.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.98, 487.89 and 215.30 is: 323.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.98 : 487.89 = 215.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.98/487.89 = 215.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.98x = 487.89 × 215.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.98x = 105,042.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 105,042.72/324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 323.23

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