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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.78, 487.39 and 142.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.78, 487.39 and 142.07 is: 213.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.78 : 487.39 = 142.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.78/487.39 = 142.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.78x = 487.39 × 142.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.78x = 69,243.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,243.85/324.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.20

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