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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.70, 487 and 105.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.70, 487 and 105.34 is: 157.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.70 : 487 = 105.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.70/487 = 105.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.70x = 487 × 105.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.70x = 51,300.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,300.58/324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.99

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