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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.45, 486.22 and 141.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.45, 486.22 and 141.47 is: 212.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.45 : 486.22 = 141.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.45/486.22 = 141.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.45x = 486.22 × 141.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.45x = 68,783.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 68,783.47/324.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.00

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