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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.72, 486.99 and 142.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.72, 486.99 and 142.11 is: 213.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.72 : 486.99 = 142.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.72/486.99 = 142.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.72x = 486.99 × 142.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.72x = 69,206.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,206.15/324.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.13

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