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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.82, 487.27 and 142.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.82, 487.27 and 142.21 is: 213.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.82 : 487.27 = 142.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.82/487.27 = 142.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.82x = 487.27 × 142.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.82x = 69,294.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,294.67/324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.33

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