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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.45, 488.18 and 120.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.45, 488.18 and 120.03 is: 180.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.45 : 488.18 = 120.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.45/488.18 = 120.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.45x = 488.18 × 120.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.45x = 58,596.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,596.25/325.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.05

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