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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.08, 486.32 and 141.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.08, 486.32 and 141.52 is: 212.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.08 : 486.32 = 141.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.08/486.32 = 141.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.08x = 486.32 × 141.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.08x = 68,824.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,824.01/324.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.37

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