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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.86, 487.38 and 180.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.86, 487.38 and 180.50 is: 270.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.86 : 487.38 = 180.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.86/487.38 = 180.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.86x = 487.38 × 180.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.86x = 87,972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,972.09/324.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.80

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