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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.96, 487.50 and 142.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.96, 487.50 and 142.32 is: 213.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.96 : 487.50 = 142.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.96/487.50 = 142.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.96x = 487.50 × 142.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.96x = 69,381
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,381/324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.51

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