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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.42, 486.70 and 108.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.42, 486.70 and 108.14 is: 162.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.42 : 486.70 = 108.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.42/486.70 = 108.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.42x = 486.70 × 108.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.42x = 52,631.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,631.74/324.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.23

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