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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.53, 486.71 and 141.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.53, 486.71 and 141.89 is: 212.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.53 : 486.71 = 141.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.53/486.71 = 141.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.53x = 486.71 × 141.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.53x = 69,056.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,056.14/324.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.79

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