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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.82, 487.28 and 142.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.82, 487.28 and 142.22 is: 213.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.82 : 487.28 = 142.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.82/487.28 = 142.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.82x = 487.28 × 142.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.82x = 69,300.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,300.96/324.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.35

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