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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.68, 487.20 and 180.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.68, 487.20 and 180.32 is: 270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.68 : 487.20 = 180.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.68/487.20 = 180.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.68x = 487.20 × 180.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.68x = 87,851.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,851.90/324.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.58

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