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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.30, 486.57 and 141.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.30, 486.57 and 141.72 is: 212.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.30 : 486.57 = 141.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.30/486.57 = 141.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.30x = 486.57 × 141.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.30x = 68,955.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,955.41/324.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.63

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