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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.38, 488.10 and 119.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.38, 488.10 and 119.94 is: 179.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.38 : 488.10 = 119.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.38/488.10 = 119.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.38x = 488.10 × 119.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.38x = 58,542.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,542.71/325.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.92

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