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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.25, 486.38 and 96.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.25, 486.38 and 96.25 is: 144.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.25 : 486.38 = 96.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.25/486.38 = 96.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.25x = 486.38 × 96.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.25x = 46,814.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 46,814.08/324.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 144.38

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