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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.69, 486.96 and 119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.69, 486.96 and 119.21 is: 178.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.69 : 486.96 = 119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.69/486.96 = 119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.69x = 486.96 × 119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.69x = 58,047.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,047.62/324.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.78

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