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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.88, 487 and 142.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.88, 487 and 142.36 is: 213.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.88 : 487 = 142.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.88/487 = 142.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.88x = 487 × 142.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.88x = 69,329.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,329.32/324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.40

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