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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 488.03 and 120.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 488.03 and 120.02 is: 179.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 488.03 = 120.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/488.03 = 120.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 488.03 × 120.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 58,570.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,570.32/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.95

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