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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.01, 487.22 and 119.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.01, 487.22 and 119.44 is: 179.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.01 : 487.22 = 119.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.01/487.22 = 119.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.01x = 487.22 × 119.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.01x = 58,191.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,191.12/325.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.04

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