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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.14, 485.91 and 141.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.14, 485.91 and 141.39 is: 211.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.14 : 485.91 = 141.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.14/485.91 = 141.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.14x = 485.91 × 141.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.14x = 68,702.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,702.81/324.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.96

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