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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.61, 487.13 and 119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.61, 487.13 and 119.21 is: 178.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.61 : 487.13 = 119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.61/487.13 = 119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.61x = 487.13 × 119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.61x = 58,067.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,067.74/324.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.89

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