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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.90, 487.36 and 142.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.90, 487.36 and 142.18 is: 213.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.90 : 487.36 = 142.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.90/487.36 = 142.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.90x = 487.36 × 142.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.90x = 69,292.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,292.84/324.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.27

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