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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.76, 486.96 and 132.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.76, 486.96 and 132.52 is: 198.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.76 : 486.96 = 132.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.76/486.96 = 132.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.76x = 486.96 × 132.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.76x = 64,531.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,531.94/324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.71

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