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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.46, 486.55 and 139.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.46, 486.55 and 139.24 is: 208.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.46 : 486.55 = 139.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.46/486.55 = 139.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.46x = 486.55 × 139.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.46x = 67,747.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 67,747.22/324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.80

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