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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.32, 488 and 120.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.32, 488 and 120.12 is: 180.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.32 : 488 = 120.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.32/488 = 120.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.32x = 488 × 120.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.32x = 58,618.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,618.56/325.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.19

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