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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 324.96, 486.72 and 180.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 324.96, 486.72 and 180.42 is: 270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    324.96 : 486.72 = 180.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    324.96/486.72 = 180.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    324.96x = 486.72 × 180.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    324.96x = 87,814.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 87,814.02/324.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 270.23

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