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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.46, 486.42 and 180.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.46, 486.42 and 180.28 is: 270.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.46 : 486.42 = 180.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.46/486.42 = 180.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.46x = 486.42 × 180.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.46x = 87,691.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,691.80/324.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.27

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