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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.96, 487.62 and 142.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.96, 487.62 and 142.51 is: 213.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.96 : 487.62 = 142.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.96/487.62 = 142.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.96x = 487.62 × 142.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.96x = 69,490.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,490.42/324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.84

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