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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.36, 486.46 and 118.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.36, 486.46 and 118.90 is: 178.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.36 : 486.46 = 118.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.36/486.46 = 118.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.36x = 486.46 × 118.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.36x = 57,840.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,840.09/324.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.32

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