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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.19, 486.31 and 93.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.19, 486.31 and 93.07 is: 139.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.19 : 486.31 = 93.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.19/486.31 = 93.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.19x = 486.31 × 93.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.19x = 45,260.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,260.87/324.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.61

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