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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.51, 486.86 and 141.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.51, 486.86 and 141.78 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.51 : 486.86 = 141.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.51/486.86 = 141.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.51x = 486.86 × 141.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.51x = 69,027.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,027.01/324.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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