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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.79, 487.18 and 119.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.79, 487.18 and 119.28 is: 178.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.79 : 487.18 = 119.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.79/487.18 = 119.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.79x = 487.18 × 119.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.79x = 58,111.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,111.13/324.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 178.92

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