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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.35, 486.07 and 141.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.35, 486.07 and 141.49 is: 212.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.35 : 486.07 = 141.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.35/486.07 = 141.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.35x = 486.07 × 141.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.35x = 68,774.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,774.04/324.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.04

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