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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.13, 486.11 and 141.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.13, 486.11 and 141.48 is: 212.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.13 : 486.11 = 141.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.13/486.11 = 141.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.13x = 486.11 × 141.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.13x = 68,774.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,774.84/324.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.18

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