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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.41, 486.62 and 118.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.41, 486.62 and 118.94 is: 178.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.41 : 486.62 = 118.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.41/486.62 = 118.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.41x = 486.62 × 118.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.41x = 57,875.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 57,875.56/324.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.41

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