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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.70, 487.06 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.70, 487.06 and 132.46 is: 198.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.70 : 487.06 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.70/487.06 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.70x = 487.06 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.70x = 64,514.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,514.42/324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.69

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