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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.67, 486.92 and 93.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.67, 486.92 and 93.51 is: 140.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.67 : 486.92 = 93.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.67/486.92 = 93.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.67x = 486.92 × 93.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.67x = 45,532.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,532.87/324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.24

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