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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.87, 487.30 and 132.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.87, 487.30 and 132.49 is: 198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.87 : 487.30 = 132.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.87/487.30 = 132.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.87x = 487.30 × 132.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.87x = 64,562.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 64,562.38/324.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.73

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