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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.37, 486.78 and 141.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.37, 486.78 and 141.81 is: 212.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.37 : 486.78 = 141.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.37/486.78 = 141.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.37x = 486.78 × 141.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.37x = 69,030.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,030.27/324.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.81

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