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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.09, 485.96 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.09, 485.96 and 141.44 is: 212.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.09 : 485.96 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.09/485.96 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.09x = 485.96 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.09x = 68,731.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,731.05/324.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.07

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