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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.67, 487.03 and 93.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.67, 487.03 and 93.56 is: 140.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.67 : 487.03 = 93.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.67/487.03 = 93.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.67x = 487.03 × 93.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.67x = 45,563.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,563.64/324.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.34

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