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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.08, 486.04 and 96.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.08, 486.04 and 96.08 is: 144.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.08 : 486.04 = 96.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.08/486.04 = 96.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.08x = 486.04 × 96.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.08x = 46,698.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,698.72/324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.10

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