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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.95, 487.38 and 142.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.95, 487.38 and 142.29 is: 213.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.95 : 487.38 = 142.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.95/487.38 = 142.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.95x = 487.38 × 142.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.95x = 69,349.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,349.83/324.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.42

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