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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.46, 488.07 and 119.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.46, 488.07 and 119.99 is: 179.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.46 : 488.07 = 119.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.46/488.07 = 119.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.46x = 488.07 × 119.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.46x = 58,561.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,561.08/325.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.94

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