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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.92, 487.36 and 105.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.92, 487.36 and 105.56 is: 158.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.92 : 487.36 = 105.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.92/487.36 = 105.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.92x = 487.36 × 105.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.92x = 51,443.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,443.02/324.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.33

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