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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.99, 487.47 and 108.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.99, 487.47 and 108.51 is: 162.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.99 : 487.47 = 108.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.99/487.47 = 108.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.99x = 487.47 × 108.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.99x = 52,895.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 52,895.37/324.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 162.76

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