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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.71, 486.72 and 142.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.71, 486.72 and 142.01 is: 212.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.71 : 486.72 = 142.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.71/486.72 = 142.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.71x = 486.72 × 142.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.71x = 69,116.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,116.67/324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.86

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