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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.35, 486.98 and 142.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.35, 486.98 and 142.10 is: 213.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.35 : 486.98 = 142.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.35/486.98 = 142.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.35x = 486.98 × 142.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.35x = 69,196.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,196.71/324.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.34

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