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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.30, 486.45 and 129.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.30, 486.45 and 129.41 is: 194.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.30 : 486.45 = 129.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.30/486.45 = 129.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.30x = 486.45 × 129.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.30x = 62,951.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,951.49/324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.12

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