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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.18, 486.33 and 129.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.18, 486.33 and 129.24 is: 193.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.18 : 486.33 = 129.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.18/486.33 = 129.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.18x = 486.33 × 129.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.18x = 62,853.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,853.29/324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.88

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