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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.71, 487.23 and 129.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.71, 487.23 and 129.67 is: 194.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.71 : 487.23 = 129.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.71/487.23 = 129.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.71x = 487.23 × 129.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.71x = 63,179.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 63,179.11/324.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.57

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