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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.19, 486.48 and 118.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.19, 486.48 and 118.78 is: 178.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.19 : 486.48 = 118.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.19/486.48 = 118.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.19x = 486.48 × 118.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.19x = 57,785.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,785.73/324.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.24

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