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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.58, 486.86 and 180.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.58, 486.86 and 180.26 is: 270.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.58 : 486.86 = 180.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.58/486.86 = 180.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.58x = 486.86 × 180.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.58x = 87,761.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,761.38/324.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.38

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