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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.23, 486.36 and 93.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.23, 486.36 and 93.15 is: 139.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.23 : 486.36 = 93.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.23/486.36 = 93.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.23x = 486.36 × 93.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.23x = 45,304.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,304.43/324.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.73

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