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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.59, 486.98 and 119.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.59, 486.98 and 119.15 is: 178.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.59 : 486.98 = 119.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.59/486.98 = 119.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.59x = 486.98 × 119.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.59x = 58,023.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,023.67/324.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.76

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