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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.86, 487.28 and 93.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.86, 487.28 and 93.76 is: 140.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.86 : 487.28 = 93.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.86/487.28 = 93.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.86x = 487.28 × 93.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.86x = 45,687.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,687.37/324.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.64

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