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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.85, 487.37 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.85, 487.37 and 93.76 is: 140.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.85 : 487.37 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.85/487.37 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.85x = 487.37 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.85x = 45,695.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,695.95/324.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.67

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