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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.01, 485.66 and 141.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.01, 485.66 and 141.19 is: 211.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.01 : 485.66 = 141.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.01/485.66 = 141.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.01x = 485.66 × 141.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.01x = 68,569.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,569.47/324.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.63

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