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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.84, 487.08 and 180.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.84, 487.08 and 180.84 is: 271.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.84 : 487.08 = 180.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.84/487.08 = 180.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.84x = 487.08 × 180.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.84x = 88,083.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,083.55/324.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 271.16

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