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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.93, 487.25 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.93, 487.25 and 119.44 is: 179.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.93 : 487.25 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.93/487.25 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.93x = 487.25 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.93x = 58,196.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,196.54/324.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.11

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