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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.42, 486.84 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.42, 486.84 and 180.24 is: 270.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.42 : 486.84 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.42/486.84 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.42x = 486.84 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.42x = 87,748.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,748.04/324.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.48

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