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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.71, 487.14 and 108.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.71, 487.14 and 108.28 is: 162.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.71 : 487.14 = 108.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.71/487.14 = 108.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.71x = 487.14 × 108.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.71x = 52,747.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,747.72/324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.45

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