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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.12, 486.03 and 183.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.12, 486.03 and 183.39 is: 275.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.12 : 486.03 = 183.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.12/486.03 = 183.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.12x = 486.03 × 183.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.12x = 89,133.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 89,133.04/324.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 275.00

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