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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.87, 487.18 and 142.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.87, 487.18 and 142.14 is: 213.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.87 : 487.18 = 142.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.87/487.18 = 142.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.87x = 487.18 × 142.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.87x = 69,245.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,245.58/324.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.15

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