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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.95, 487.44 and 105.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.95, 487.44 and 105.49 is: 158.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.95 : 487.44 = 105.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.95/487.44 = 105.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.95x = 487.44 × 105.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.95x = 51,418.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 51,418.21/324.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.24

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