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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 486.80 and 180.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 486.80 and 180.20 is: 270.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 486.80 = 180.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/486.80 = 180.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 486.80 × 180.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 87,721.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,721.36/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.04

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