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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.95, 487.12 and 108.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.95, 487.12 and 108.38 is: 162.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.95 : 487.12 = 108.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.95/487.12 = 108.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.95x = 487.12 × 108.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.95x = 52,791.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,791.77/324.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.46

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