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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.11, 486.32 and 141.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.11, 486.32 and 141.66 is: 212.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.11 : 486.32 = 141.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.11/486.32 = 141.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.11x = 486.32 × 141.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.11x = 68,891.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,891.38/324.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.55

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