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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.11, 486.22 and 118.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.11, 486.22 and 118.66 is: 178.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.11 : 486.22 = 118.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.11/486.22 = 118.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.11x = 486.22 × 118.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.11x = 57,693.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,693.35/324.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.00

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