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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.14, 486.03 and 141.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.14, 486.03 and 141.44 is: 212.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.14 : 486.03 = 141.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.14/486.03 = 141.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.14x = 486.03 × 141.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.14x = 68,745.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,745.30/324.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.09

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