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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.76, 487.14 and 108.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.76, 487.14 and 108.32 is: 162.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.76 : 487.14 = 108.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.76/487.14 = 108.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.76x = 487.14 × 108.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.76x = 52,767.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,767.00/324.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.48

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