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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.74, 487 and 142.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.74, 487 and 142.08 is: 213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.74 : 487 = 142.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.74/487 = 142.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.74x = 487 × 142.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.74x = 69,192.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,192.96/324.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.07

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