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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.77, 487.11 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.77, 487.11 and 93.65 is: 140.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.77 : 487.11 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.77/487.11 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.77x = 487.11 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.77x = 45,617.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,617.85/324.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.46

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