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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.24, 486.05 and 141.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.24, 486.05 and 141.45 is: 212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.24 : 486.05 = 141.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.24/486.05 = 141.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.24x = 486.05 × 141.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.24x = 68,751.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,751.07/324.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.04

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