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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.81, 487.15 and 93.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.81, 487.15 and 93.73 is: 140.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.81 : 487.15 = 93.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.81/487.15 = 93.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.81x = 487.15 × 93.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.81x = 45,660.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,660.57/324.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.58

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