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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.05, 487.26 and 119.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.05, 487.26 and 119.49 is: 179.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.05 : 487.26 = 119.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.05/487.26 = 119.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.05x = 487.26 × 119.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.05x = 58,222.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,222.70/325.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.12

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