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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.79, 487.20 and 132.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.79, 487.20 and 132.46 is: 198.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.79 : 487.20 = 132.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.79/487.20 = 132.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.79x = 487.20 × 132.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.79x = 64,534.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,534.51/324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.70

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