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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.69, 486.68 and 108.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.69, 486.68 and 108.11 is: 162.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.69 : 486.68 = 108.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.69/486.68 = 108.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.69x = 486.68 × 108.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.69x = 52,612.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,612.00/324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.04

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