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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.70, 487.02 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.70, 487.02 and 108.28 is: 162.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.70 : 487.02 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.70/487.02 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.70x = 487.02 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.70x = 52,734.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,734.53/324.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.41

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