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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.88, 487.35 and 108.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.88, 487.35 and 108.52 is: 162.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.88 : 487.35 = 108.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.88/487.35 = 108.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.88x = 487.35 × 108.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.88x = 52,887.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,887.22/324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.79

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