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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.61, 486.79 and 93.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.61, 486.79 and 93.42 is: 140.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.61 : 486.79 = 93.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.61/486.79 = 93.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.61x = 486.79 × 93.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.61x = 45,474.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,474.55/324.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.09

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