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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 335.84, 500.34 and 324.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 335.84, 500.34 and 324.24 is: 483.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    335.84 : 500.34 = 324.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    335.84/500.34 = 324.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    335.84x = 500.34 × 324.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    335.84x = 162,230.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,230.24/335.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 483.06

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