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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.77, 486.93 and 108.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.77, 486.93 and 108.23 is: 162.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.77 : 486.93 = 108.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.77/486.93 = 108.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.77x = 486.93 × 108.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.77x = 52,700.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,700.43/324.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.27

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