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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.86, 487.29 and 96.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.86, 487.29 and 96.86 is: 145.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.86 : 487.29 = 96.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.86/487.29 = 96.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.86x = 487.29 × 96.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.86x = 47,198.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 47,198.91/324.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 145.29

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