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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.10, 486.14 and 92.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.10, 486.14 and 92.96 is: 139.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.10 : 486.14 = 92.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.10/486.14 = 92.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.10x = 486.14 × 92.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.10x = 45,191.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,191.57/324.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.44

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