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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.55, 486.91 and 141.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.55, 486.91 and 141.98 is: 213.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.55 : 486.91 = 141.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.55/486.91 = 141.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.55x = 486.91 × 141.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.55x = 69,131.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,131.48/324.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.01

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