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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.09, 486.08 and 141.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.09, 486.08 and 141.43 is: 212.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.09 : 486.08 = 141.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.09/486.08 = 141.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.09x = 486.08 × 141.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.09x = 68,746.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,746.29/324.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.12

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