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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.21, 486.33 and 118.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.21, 486.33 and 118.83 is: 178.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.21 : 486.33 = 118.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.21/486.33 = 118.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.21x = 486.33 × 118.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.21x = 57,790.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,790.59/324.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.25

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