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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.45, 486.57 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.45, 486.57 and 139.35 is: 208.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.45 : 486.57 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.45/486.57 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.45x = 486.57 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.45x = 67,803.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,803.53/324.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.98

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