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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.26, 486.22 and 141.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.26, 486.22 and 141.56 is: 212.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.26 : 486.22 = 141.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.26/486.22 = 141.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.26x = 486.22 × 141.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.26x = 68,829.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,829.30/324.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.27

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