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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.24, 486.44 and 141.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.24, 486.44 and 141.65 is: 212.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.24 : 486.44 = 141.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.24/486.44 = 141.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.24x = 486.44 × 141.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.24x = 68,903.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,903.44/324.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.51

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