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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.82, 486.80 and 132.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.82, 486.80 and 132.34 is: 198.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.82 : 486.80 = 132.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.82/486.80 = 132.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.82x = 486.80 × 132.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.82x = 64,423.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,423.11/324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.33

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