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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.07, 486 and 141.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.07, 486 and 141.41 is: 212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.07 : 486 = 141.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.07/486 = 141.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.07x = 486 × 141.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.07x = 68,726.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,726.48/324.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.07

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