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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.69, 487.09 and 108.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.69, 487.09 and 108.22 is: 162.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.69 : 487.09 = 108.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.69/487.09 = 108.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.69x = 487.09 × 108.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.69x = 52,712.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,712.88/324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.35

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