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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.58, 486.96 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.58, 486.96 and 132.34 is: 198.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.58 : 486.96 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.58/486.96 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.58x = 486.96 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.58x = 64,444.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,444.29/324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.55

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