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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.88, 487.20 and 142.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.88, 487.20 and 142.24 is: 213.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.88 : 487.20 = 142.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.88/487.20 = 142.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.88x = 487.20 × 142.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.88x = 69,299.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,299.33/324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.31

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