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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.30, 486.40 and 131.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.30, 486.40 and 131.88 is: 197.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.30 : 486.40 = 131.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.30/486.40 = 131.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.30x = 486.40 × 131.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.30x = 64,146.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,146.43/324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.80

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