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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.77, 487.19 and 93.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.77, 487.19 and 93.69 is: 140.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.77 : 487.19 = 93.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.77/487.19 = 93.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.77x = 487.19 × 93.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.77x = 45,644.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,644.36/324.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.54

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