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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.58, 486.84 and 93.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.58, 486.84 and 93.48 is: 140.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.58 : 486.84 = 93.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.58/486.84 = 93.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.58x = 486.84 × 93.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.58x = 45,509.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,509.80/324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.21

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