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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.57, 486.99 and 180.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.57, 486.99 and 180.39 is: 270.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.57 : 486.99 = 180.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.57/486.99 = 180.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.57x = 486.99 × 180.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.57x = 87,848.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,848.13/324.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.66

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