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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.44, 486.84 and 180.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.44, 486.84 and 180.24 is: 270.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.44 : 486.84 = 180.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.44/486.84 = 180.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.44x = 486.84 × 180.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.44x = 87,748.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,748.04/324.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.46

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