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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.35, 488.23 and 119.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.35, 488.23 and 119.92 is: 179.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.35 : 488.23 = 119.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.35/488.23 = 119.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.35x = 488.23 × 119.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.35x = 58,548.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,548.54/325.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.96

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