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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.81, 487.14 and 93.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.81, 487.14 and 93.63 is: 140.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.81 : 487.14 = 93.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.81/487.14 = 93.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.81x = 487.14 × 93.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.81x = 45,610.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,610.92/324.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.42

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