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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.39, 486.15 and 141.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.39, 486.15 and 141.53 is: 212.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.39 : 486.15 = 141.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.39/486.15 = 141.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.39x = 486.15 × 141.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.39x = 68,802.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,802.38/324.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.10

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