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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 325.49, 488.30 and 120.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 325.49, 488.30 and 120.06 is: 180.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    325.49 : 488.30 = 120.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    325.49/488.30 = 120.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    325.49x = 488.30 × 120.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    325.49x = 58,625.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 58,625.30/325.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.11

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