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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.93, 487.35 and 108.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.93, 487.35 and 108.48 is: 162.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.93 : 487.35 = 108.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.93/487.35 = 108.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.93x = 487.35 × 108.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.93x = 52,867.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,867.73/324.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.70

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