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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.77, 487.19 and 108.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.77, 487.19 and 108.27 is: 162.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.77 : 487.19 = 108.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.77/487.19 = 108.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.77x = 487.19 × 108.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.77x = 52,748.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,748.33/324.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.42

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