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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.13, 486.09 and 141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.13, 486.09 and 141.47 is: 212.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.13 : 486.09 = 141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.13/486.09 = 141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.13x = 486.09 × 141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.13x = 68,767.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,767.15/324.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.16

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