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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.88, 487.39 and 210.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.88, 487.39 and 210.13 is: 315.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.88 : 487.39 = 210.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.88/487.39 = 210.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.88x = 487.39 × 210.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.88x = 102,415.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 102,415.26/324.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 315.24

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