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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.47, 486.68 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.47, 486.68 and 93.40 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.47 : 486.68 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.47/486.68 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.47x = 486.68 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.47x = 45,454.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,454.23/324.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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