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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.04, 485.63 and 118.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.04, 485.63 and 118.42 is: 177.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.04 : 485.63 = 118.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.04/485.63 = 118.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.04x = 485.63 × 118.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.04x = 57,505.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,505.28/324.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.46

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