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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.35, 486.33 and 129.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.35, 486.33 and 129.38 is: 193.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.35 : 486.33 = 129.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.35/486.33 = 129.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.35x = 486.33 × 129.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.35x = 62,919.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 62,919.51/324.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.99

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