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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.63, 486.96 and 93.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.63, 486.96 and 93.54 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.63 : 486.96 = 93.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.63/486.96 = 93.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.63x = 486.96 × 93.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.63x = 45,550.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,550.24/324.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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