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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.98, 487.44 and 142.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.98, 487.44 and 142.34 is: 213.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.98 : 487.44 = 142.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.98/487.44 = 142.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.98x = 487.44 × 142.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.98x = 69,382.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 69,382.21/324.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.50

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