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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.68, 486.97 and 105.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.68, 486.97 and 105.30 is: 157.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.68 : 486.97 = 105.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.68/486.97 = 105.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.68x = 486.97 × 105.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.68x = 51,277.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,277.68/324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.94

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