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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.83, 487.48 and 142.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.83, 487.48 and 142.28 is: 213.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.83 : 487.48 = 142.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.83/487.48 = 142.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.83x = 487.48 × 142.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.83x = 69,358.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,358.65/324.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.52

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