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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.36, 488.13 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.36, 488.13 and 119.94 is: 179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.36 : 488.13 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.36/488.13 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.36x = 488.13 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.36x = 58,544.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,544.03/325.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.94

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