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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.18, 486.31 and 118.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.18, 486.31 and 118.85 is: 178.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.18 : 486.31 = 118.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.18/486.31 = 118.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.18x = 486.31 × 118.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.18x = 57,795.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,795.51/324.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.28

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