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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.98, 487.42 and 93.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.98, 487.42 and 93.90 is: 140.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.98 : 487.42 = 93.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.98/487.42 = 93.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.98x = 487.42 × 93.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.98x = 45,768.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 45,768.74/324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.84

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