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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.62, 486.93 and 93.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.62, 486.93 and 93.52 is: 140.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.62 : 486.93 = 93.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.62/486.93 = 93.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.62x = 486.93 × 93.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.62x = 45,535.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,535.39/324.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.27

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